[mgoeppner]

25 years is a short lifespan for a military aircraft -- Most military aircraft have been in service between 30 and 50 years.

[jessaustin]

The Predator will probably make it to 25, but most models of the other drones that will dominate the wars of the future will have far shorter periods of military service.

[masklinn]

> 25 years is a short lifespan for a military aircraft

As of late, and not for a first-of-its-kind craft.