I am not so sure that replacing physical fixed function buttons with context sensitive buttons in a fighter is really a good idea.
If you look at the Navy, there have been several mishaps that have been blamed on poor electronic controls.
In addition, and likely more importantly, a fighter pilot trains for hundreds of hours in their cockpit. They develop muscle memory. Having a button at the same place, with the same feel, that does the same thing, is likely vital when you are engaged with an enemy fighter and don't want any extraneous distractions. Instead, it seems you have the cockpit version of Apple's Touch Bar.
Heck, I can't even consistently hit the correct touchpad-buttons on my Honda's radio. I can't imagine trying to do the same in stressful combat situations (both physically - high Gs and speeds - and mentally).
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I am not so sure that replacing physical fixed function buttons with context sensitive buttons in a fighter is really a good idea.
If you look at the Navy, there have been several mishaps that have been blamed on poor electronic controls.
In addition, and likely more importantly, a fighter pilot trains for hundreds of hours in their cockpit. They develop muscle memory. Having a button at the same place, with the same feel, that does the same thing, is likely vital when you are engaged with an enemy fighter and don't want any extraneous distractions. Instead, it seems you have the cockpit version of Apple's Touch Bar.
Heck, I can't even consistently hit the correct touchpad-buttons on my Honda's radio. I can't imagine trying to do the same in stressful combat situations (both physically - high Gs and speeds - and mentally).