Turkiye Presents KAAN to the Aviation World
Turkiye presented its KAAN 5th generation fighter jet to the FCAS 2024 international summit, where participants worldwide joined to express their views.
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Air
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
French Aircraft Carrier Goes Under NATO Command
France’s only aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle (R91), will come under NATO’s command for the first time.
Air
Sweden Prepares for Future Fighter Aircraft Concepts
The Swedish government has appointed Saab to conduct a thorough study of the concept of a future fighter aircraft without limitations.
Air
Defence Politics
Belgium to Join Franco-German FCAS Program in 2025
Belgium intends to join the German-French Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.
Air
Sweden Leaves UK’s 6th-Gen Fighter Jet Program
While reportedly Germany joins the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), Sweden leaves the UK-led sixth-generation fighter program.
Air
Defence Politics
Bilateral Relations
The Times: Germany May Leave the FCAS for the Tempest
Germany is reportedly considering leaving the FCAS project with France for the British GCAP/Tempest, upsetting the European strategic balance.
Air
Investment
Unmanned Systems
France Invests $ 13.3 Billion on FCAS and Rafale Until 2035
According to La Tribune, France is investing a total of € 13.3 billion in the development of the Future Air Combat System (FCAS) and Rafale until 2035.
Air
Airbus May Merge Fighter Jet Offices
According to union sources, Airbus may merge two separate fighter jet businesses as part of a broader reorganization of its Defence & Space (ADS) division.
Air
Saudi Arabia's Steps in FCAS
Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia said that he signed a LoI with his British counterpart regarding Saudi Arabia’s participation in FCAS.
Air
E/W
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Sensors
FCMS Consortium led by HENSOLDT wins a €100 million contract at FCAS program
The German consortium FCMS GbR, led by HENSOLDT, has been awarded a contract worth approximately 100 million euros.
Air
Europe’s FCAS on the Way to the First Flight
French, German and Spanish aviation companies Airbus, Dassault Aviation and Indra issued a press release about the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
Air
Unmanned Systems
A400M at Remote Carrier flight
A400M to Launch UAVs Small-scale Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and loitering munition in future.
Air
Defence Politics
Royal Air Force to Become a Digital Power
United Kingdom Defence Ministry released the 2022 Equipment Plan on November 29, 2022, giving hints about the aircraft that will retire.
Air
Bundeswehr Raises Concerns Over US F-35 jet Deal
The German Federal Defence Ministry informs the parliament about risks associated with the F-35 acquisition.
