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FCAS might be delayed ten years
Air

FCAS might be delayed ten years

The CEO of Dassault, Éric Trappier, said FCAS could be ten years delayed. The combat aircraft was supposed to be operational by 2040.

France Receives Green Light for PA-NG’s EMALS
Navy / Maritime

France Receives Green Light for PA-NG’s EMALS

The French Navy received a green light from the U.S. for the new aircraft carrier for the electromagnetic aircraft launch mechanism (EMALS) catapult system.

Italy Wants to Merge Tempest and FCAS Programs
Air

Italy Wants to Merge Tempest and FCAS Programs

European countries are divided into two groups to produce their own 6th-generation fighter jets to replace the Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

Spain Denies Ordering F-35 Fighter Jets
Air

Spain Denies Ordering F-35 Fighter Jets

Spain has put an end to rumours about buying the American F-35 stealth fighter by stating that all efforts were concentrated on the FCAS.

France, Germany, Spain Reached an Agreement on FCAS
Air

France, Germany, Spain Reached an Agreement on FCAS

France, Germany, and Spain decided on the division of tasks as they reached an agreement regarding Phase 1B of the FCAS development program.

Hoke Defended FCAS at the French Senate
Air

Hoke Defended FCAS at the French Senate

Dirk Hoke, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, spoke at the French Senate today about the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).