FCAS? SCAF? Tempest? Explaining Europe's sixth-generation fighter ...
WEBJun 16, 2023 · BELFAST — As Europe looks to deliver two separate sixth generation fighter jets by 2040, confusion has often surrounded such ambition thanks to the somewhat befuddling decision of both teams to...
Future Combat Air System - Wikipedia
WEBThe Future Combat Air System (FCAS), (French: Système de combat aérien du futur; SCAF; German: Zukünftiges Luftkampfsystem; Spanish: Futuro Sistema Aéreo de Combate; FSAC) is a European combat system of systems under development by Dassault Aviation, Airbus and Indra Sistemas.
A Closer Look At The Airbus 6th-Gen Future Combat Air System
WEBJun 28, 2024 · The Europeans are currently developing two sixth-generation fighters. One is the Tempest, being developed by the British, Japanese, and Italians, and the second is the Airbus Future Combat Air System (FCAS), being …
Global Combat Air Programme - Wikipedia
WEBThe Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a multinational initiative led by the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy to jointly develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter. The programme aims to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon in service with both the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Italian Air Force, and the Mitsubishi F-2 in service with the Japan ...
Sixth-generation fighter - Wikipedia
WEBA sixth-generation fighter is a conceptualized class of jet fighter aircraft design more advanced than the fifth-generation jet fighters that are currently in service and development. Several countries have announced the development of a national sixth-generation aircraft program, including the United States, Russia and China.
Future Combat Air System (FCAS) - Airbus
WEBThe Future Combat Air System is a key instrument in ensuring European autonomy and sovereignty in defence and security. FCAS will be centred around a core Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS). In this “system of systems,” piloted New Generation Fighters will work together with Unmanned Remote Carriers – all connected to other systems in ...
Top NATO general urges ‘alignment’ between US and European sixth-gen ...
WEBJun 10, 2021 · COLOGNE, Germany – NATO’s top general in Europe says alliance members developing sixth-generation military aircraft should ensure their plans are in sync to avoid duplication.
UK, Italy, Japan ink GCAP stealth fighter treaty, reveal new …
WEBDec 13, 2023 · The joint effort to get a sixth-gen stealth fighter in the air by 2035 is to be headquartered in the UK, while a Japanese official will be the first program leader.
Tempest Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Aircraft, UK
WEBJan 22, 2024 · Tempest will be a sixth-generation optionally-manned stealth-capable fighter jet, which will be designed to be connected, flexible and upgradeable to stay ahead of changing threats. The design is expected to include open architecture to adapt and enhance capabilities in future.
Move over, Tempest: Japan pact takes UK-Italy fighter plan ‘global’
WEBDec 9, 2022 · LONDON — Britain, Italy and Japan are to co-operate in developing a sixth-generation fighter, the three nations say in a joint statement due for release on early Friday.