Airbus Lacks Independent 4th-Gen Fighter Capability, Yet Claims Readiness for Solo 6th-Gen Development

stlbeacon.org - 2/23/2026

The European aerospace giant, Airbus, stated its readiness for any potential bifurcation of the joint German-French-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project into two separate aircraft. The company claims it could independently realize a sixth-generation fighter if necessary, despite currently producing fourth-generation platforms only through international cooperation.

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