Europe’s sixth-generation fighter just landed a £4.6 billion contract, and one new company will build the jet

Europe's next-gen fighter secures a massive £4.6 billion contract. See how joint venture Edgewing is building the jet for 2035.

UK launches storm fighter loyal wingman programme to build Europe's first sixth generation air force

The UK's Royal Air Force has launched the Storm Fighter initiative, focused on developing autonomous drones to complement piloted fighter jets. This groundbreaking program seeks to propel Europe into the era of sixth-generation air forces,
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German Industry Announce “Team Gen 6” to Develop FCAS Alternative

German companies announced the formation of Team Gen 6, a new industry grouping that aims to take responsibility for the development of a 6th-gen fighter aircraft after FCAS collapse. Airbus announced at the ongoing ILA Berlin 2026 that German industry is ...
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Airbus defence unit reveals ‘Team Gen 6’ proposal in wake of FCAS collapse

German and Spanish industry back ‘Team Gen 6’ initiative to further sixth-generation fighter development. Airbus remains committed to delivering next-generation combat capability for Europe, despite the collapse of the New Generation Fighter (NGF ...
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Germany And Spain Launch ‘Team Gen 6’ After Europe’s Next-Gen Fighter Effort Collapses

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A screencap from an Airbus video showing a notional future fighter working with remote-carrier-type drones. An exciting step for European sovereignty at ILA Berlin: "Team Gen 6", a group ...