Germany forms alliance to develop next-generation fighter jet.

Led by Airbus Defence and Space, the German defense industry is moving forward with the formation of a new alliance to independently develop its sixth-generation fighter jet.

The German defense industry is moving forward with the formation of a new alliance to develop its own sixth-generation fighter jet, led by Airbus Defence and Space – the defense arm of Airbus.

This move comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently announced his withdrawal from the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project between Germany, France, and Spain.

According to the VNA correspondent in Berlin, the new alliance, called "Team Gen 6," was formed to fill the void left by the collapse of FCAS. Earlier this week, the group sent a letter to Chancellor Merz expressing their desire to jointly develop a German sixth-generation fighter aircraft.

In addition to Airbus Defence and Space, the new alliance also includes major German defense and technology companies such as MBDA, Hensoldt, Diehl Defence, Liebherr, MTU Aero Engines, Rohde & Schwarz, and Autopflug.

In addition, the Swedish defense group Saab is also being courted to participate in the project. Saab is considered to have experience in independently developing the Gripen fighter jet.

According to German media, the goal of “Team Gen 6” is to develop a more streamlined and less complex fighter aircraft than the FCAS design. In the context of modern warfare increasingly emphasizing the role of unmanned aerial vehicles, the development team asserts that they have no intention of building “a German-styled version of the FCAS.”

Furthermore, the new alliance is reportedly unwilling to participate in the GCAP program – a collaborative project to develop a next-generation fighter jet between the UK, Italy, and Japan – due to differences in technical requirements and strategic direction.

IG Metall, the largest metal industry union in Germany, has also voiced its support for Germany's initiative to develop its own next-generation fighter jet.

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Jürgen Kerner, a member of the IG Metall board of directors, believes that participation in GCAP at this stage is no longer appropriate because the division of work categories has already been completed.

According to him, the logical course of action is for Airbus Defence and Space and its partners to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet based on the existing Eurofighter platform, while also collaborating to supplement any missing technological capabilities.

The “Team Gen 6” alliance is expected to be officially launched at the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA), which opens this week in Berlin.

In related developments, the decision by Germany and France to terminate the aforementioned project has sparked mixed reactions across Europe, with many leaders and observers warning of negative impacts on the European Union's (EU) shared defense ambitions.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said on June 9 that the decisions by Germany and France could weaken Europe's air defense capabilities in the long term.

Meanwhile, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles expressed “deep concern” about the decision.

According to Robles, this is "bad and very worrying news for Europe," and she warned that it could affect the continent's goal of strengthening its "strategic autonomy."

The French newspaper Le Point quoted observers as saying that the cancellation of FCAS after years of deadlock reflects long-standing disagreements between industrial partners and differences in operational requirements between France and Germany.

The decision to cancel the project also raised concerns about the potential for defense cooperation within the EU, especially in the context of European countries facing pressure to increase defense spending.

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According to the VNA correspondent in Paris, the fate of other components of FCAS, such as the operational cloud system or combat drones, remains unclear.

Meanwhile, France will likely have to continue developing a fighter jet tailored to its specific needs, particularly for naval missions and nuclear deterrence.

Germany is likely to seek new partners through the GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme) led by the UK, Italy, and Japan, or other defense initiatives.

(VNA/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/duc-lap-lien-minh-phat-trien-tiem-kich-the-he-moi-post1115681.vnp