Tag: FCAS
Watch a German A400M launch a “remote carrier” as part of...
The German Air Force and Airbus, working with the German Aerospace Center DLR, and German companies SFL and Geradts, have jointly carried...
FCAS fighter jet program breaks deadlock with workshare agreement in place
The agreement will allow Germany, France and Spain to move to the next phase of Future Combat Air System (FCAS)
UK sets sights on 2027 for first combat air system demonstrator...
The UK defense ministry plans to fly the first demonstrator of its Future Combat Air System (FCAS) within the next five years.
Airbus A400M demonstrates airborne drone launch for first time
An Airbus A400M airlifter demonstrated an airborne launch of a drone recently, coming a step closer to offering a vital function for...
Japan, UK reach deal on development of future fighter engine demonstrator
After months of talks, the United Kingdom and Japan have reached an agreement for the collaboration on a future fighter aircraft engine...
FCAS clears major hurdle as German parliament OKs €50B defense spending...
The federal parliament decision will allow Germany to start preparations for Phase 1B and Phase 2 of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.
France, Germany Spain reach FCAS agreement
The defense ministers of France, Germany and Spain have reached an agreement on the way forward in the trilateral program to develop...
European aircraft engine majors reach FCAS agreement
The agreement incorporates Spain's ITP into the FCAS program as a main partner of MTU's and Safran Aircraft Engines' new joint venture EUMET.
EU defense majors starting sensor suite work for FCAS next-generation aircraft
Spain's Indra will lead the effort to incorporate the sensor suite for the sixth-generation aircraft.
In a first, German Eurofighters communicate with wingman drones in live...
German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jets recently demonstrated the capability to communicate with and steer "remote carriers" during the Timber Express exercise...
