After FCAS’s fall, Airbus and ‘Team Gen 6’ line up for new future fighter
Jean-Brice Dumont, head of airpower at Airbus Defence and Space told reporters today that despite the FCAS fighter collapse, “we have not wasted our time,” stressing that technologies linked to the defunct plane can be reused.
Jean-Brice Dumont, head of airpower at <a href="/manufacturers/airbus-defence-space" class="manufacturer-link">Airbus Defence and Space</a> told reporters today that despite the FCAS fighter collapse, “we have not wasted our time,” stressing that technologies linked to the defunct plane can be reused.
This development reflects broader trends in defence procurement and industry consolidation as governments worldwide increase defence spending in response to evolving security threats.
Source: Breaking Defense. Read the full report at https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/after-fcass-fall-airbus-and-team-gen-6-line-up-for-new-future-fighter/