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New Study to Develop New French-German Weapon System to Begin This Month

By Vivienne Machi

Thursday, February 7th, 2019

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New Study to Develop New French-German Weapon System to Begin This Month

Rendering of possible new fighter as part of the French-German future combat air system (FCAS). Image: Airbus

A two-year study set to begin in February could determine the possible design of France and Germany’s next-generation weapon system – to include a new fighter aircraft, unmanned platforms and upgraded weapons and sensors – but until the study’s results come in, a French Air Force senior official is keeping details close to the vest. Berlin and Paris awarded a joint concept study contract Feb. 6 to Airbus Defence and Space and Dassault Aviation to develop a proposal for the…

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