Tech-laden F-15EX 'Eagle II', U.S. Air Force's newest fighter jet

The U.S. Air Force's newest fighter jet recently fired its first missile over the Gulf of Mexico. During the flight, the f-15EX detected the drone using onboard sensors and launched the missile at the target. The successful release marked the first weapon fired from the fighter jet, a major milestone. 'Open System Architecture' - a key feature of the jet is the ability to incorporate future technologies.