In a bold move to showcase military prowess, Russia debuted its latest “invisible” fighter jet. However, the launch was mired in confusion as attendees were left staring at an empty runway, uncertain if they were witnessing a groundbreaking invention or an elaborate prank.

In a spectacular display of either groundbreaking military innovation or the most elaborate hoax in recent history, Russia has unveiled its latest defense marvel: an “invisible” fighter jet. The aircraft, dubbed the “Specter-21,” was introduced to the world at a highly anticipated press event at an undisclosed location—or at least that’s what attendees were told.

As military officials stood solemnly on an empty tarmac, they assured the assembled press that the jet was right in front of them, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Reporters, who were expecting a sleek, high-tech aircraft, instead found themselves squinting at what appeared to be nothing more than thin air. Confusion quickly spread, with some journalists even questioning if they’d been given faulty invitations to the wrong event.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu took to the podium, his expression as steely as ever, and explained the technology behind the invisible jet. According to Shoigu, the Specter-21 employs a revolutionary cloaking mechanism that bends light around the aircraft, rendering it completely undetectable to the naked eye and radar. “We have achieved the impossible,” Shoigu declared, as cameras panned across the visibly empty airstrip. “This jet represents the pinnacle of Russian ingenuity. No enemy can strike what they cannot see.”

The demonstration included a brief flyover—at least, that’s what the audience was told. Spectators were treated to the sounds of a jet engine roaring overhead, though no one could actually see the plane. “The lack of visual confirmation is precisely the point,” one Russian official commented. “Our enemies will be just as confused as you are right now.”

Critics, however, are skeptical. Some have suggested that the “invisible” jet might be a convenient cover for the fact that there is, in fact, no jet at all. Western analysts have speculated that the entire event could be a masterclass in psychological warfare, designed to create the illusion of superior Russian military capabilities without actually developing them.

On social media, the unveiling sparked a flurry of memes and jokes. Some users suggested that the event was merely a ploy to avoid revealing that the project’s budget had been squandered. Others humorously speculated that the jet might have simply gotten lost on its way to the event, due to its own inability to see itself.

Meanwhile, Russian state media continues to laud the Specter-21 as the future of aerial combat, even going so far as to broadcast footage of the “invisible” jet in action. The footage, unsurprisingly, shows an empty sky with audio of a jet passing by. “It’s there, you just can’t see it,” anchors assured viewers.

In a final flourish, Russia has announced plans to sell the invisible technology to other countries, though some buyers are reportedly hesitant to hand over millions for something they can’t even verify exists. Still, military experts worldwide are intrigued, if only by the audacity of the claim.

As the world grapples with the implications of this invisible menace, one thing is clear: Russia has once again proven that when it comes to military PR stunts, the sky—whether filled with jets or not—is the limit.