The Air Force's drone fleet has taken over a much more prominent role in combat operations over the past ten years, but the technologies incorporated into the Air Force's drone fleet still lag woefully behind the most advanced manned fighters and bombers.

This could change over the next 25 years if the service can execute its Remotely Pilot Aircraft Vector, which spells out the next 25-years of anticipated drone developments.

Col. Ken Callahan, A2 director of remotely piloted aircraft capabilities, said the service wants to see its future drone fleet to incorporate stealth and network capabilities similar to its manned aircraft fleet.