Russia's unmanned next generation fighter is being based off the MIG Skat Stealth UCAV prototype

Russian designers are proceeding with development of an unmanned "sixth-generation" fighter jet, according to former Air Force chief Pyotr Deinekin.

"The sixth generation of aircraft will most likely be pilotless. Naturally, we are actively working on this, "Deinekin said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

Russian military aircraft maker MiG said in May it was ready to go ahead with a research and development project for an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) based on its Skat prototype, after signing a deal with the Trade and Industry Ministry.

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