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Dassault and Airbus Team Up on Long-Term Air Combat Project

Dassault's Rafale fighter will be replaced by new combat systems developed by Dassault and Airbus. Dassault
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Key Takeaways:

  • Dassault Aviation and Airbus have partnered to develop the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS), a comprehensive military program.
  • FCAS will include next-generation fighter jets, cruise missiles, UAVs, and other drones, designed for extensive interoperability with existing military systems.
  • The program aims to strengthen European political and military ties while reinvigorating its aerospace industry, with new aircraft projected to replace current fighters between 2035 and 2040.
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Dassault Aviation and Airbus have teamed up to develop new fighter jets as part of what is being called Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS). The systems will be designed to work together for military missions.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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