The 10 latest articles on GCAP & FCAS come from 9 sources, published between Oct 16 and Nov 11. Most come from Aviation Week Network (2).
People in these stories: Leonardo (2), Safran (2), Eric Trappier (2)
Organizations: NATO (4), Air Force (4), Dassault (3), Dassault Aviation (3), French Air and Space Force (2), Navy (2)
Places: France (6), Italy (4), Spain (4), Germany (3), Paris (3), Japan (2)
Leonardo © As a strategic enabling partner to Edgewing, the consortium will deliver information superiority for the future complex and contested airspace. A new contract has been awarded to the companies of the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) consortium – the international collaboration between…
Canadian adversary air training company Top Aces will deploy upgraded A-4N Skyhawk fighters and Alpha Jets in France to simulate enemy aircraft during military exercises. The aircraft will be supplied by Top Aces France under a contract awarded to a consortium…
A French Air Force Rafale carrying an ASMPA-R missile in 2024, ahead of the planned introduction of the Rafale F5 and ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile around 2035. (Picture: French MoD) • Aviation Deterrent Modernization: The Rafale F5 and ASN4G will replace legacy ASMPA-R stocks, sustaining a visible,…
France has announced that it would develop the next-generation fighter jet domestically after years of efforts to build a joint aircraft with Germany and Spain ended with the collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project in June 2026. General…
After the collapse of the Future Combat Air System, France is pursuing a sixth-generation fighter on its own, with Dassault Aviation leading the Avion de Combat du Futur program. CEO Eric Trappier says he is ‘really frustrated’ after 10 years without…
During the Euronaval 2026 show in Paris, Fincantieri, Navantia and Naval Group signed an agreement to move to the second phase of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC2) program, the project aimed at developing a new generation of modular, multirole patrol corvettes (MMPC,…
Bombardier and BAE Systems will explore ways to develop complementary roles in future combat air programs as the Canadian government continues a lengthy review of fighter procurement plans. Bombardier, BAE Agree To Partner On Next-Gen Combat Air In terms of…
Helsing has delivered the source code for its Mission Operating System Bundeswehr to Germany’s defence procurement agency, giving the state ownership of software intended to underpin future air combat systems. The Bundeswehr will be able to adapt and develop the…
Home » News » Defence » Why India Wants Retired French Mirage-2000 Fighter Jets New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring retired French Mirage-2000 fighter jets to obtain essential spare parts. The move could help India…
Aviation Week France Prepares Rafale Test Aircraft For F5 Trials Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific. France Prepares Rafale Test Aircraft…
Europe's and Japan's sixth-generation programmes: GCAP and the Tempest for Britain, Italy and Japan, and FCAS (SCAF) for France, Germany and Spain, with its work-share fights.
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