From 180 F-35s To 400 Next-Gen Fighters: How Much Larger Europe’s Air Power Could Get

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The leading air forces all across Europe are on the same trajectory of rapid modernization, with their sights set on the same target: sixth-generation fighter jets. The collective surge toward next-gen weapons technology and advanced stealth aircraft is currently divided between two similar yet distinct programs. First is the Future Combat Air System, a collaborative development between Germany, France, and Spain, with the option for Belgium to join as well. Second is the Global Combat Air Program of the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan. GCAP has advanced further than the FCAS so far, as the latter is still stuck in…

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