Eurofighter Typhoon (L) and a Dassault Rafale are seen at the ILA Air Show in Berlin, Germany, April 26, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt/File Photo
Popular Mechanics: France, Germany Teaming Up to Build Superfighter
One has experience building modern fighters, the other does not.
France and Germany will work together to build a new fighter jet set to enter service in the mid-21st century. The unnamed fighter will enter service around 2040 and is set to have advanced capabilities including the ability to command swarms of drones. The collaboration between the two countries and long lead time is largely a function of the growing complexity of modern military equipment, which can take billions of dollars and a decade or more to develop.
The two countries signed an agreement to jointly develop a new fighter jet on Tuesday, June 19th. Under the agreement France will take the lead, while Germany will help finance the project and purchase a large number of aircraft. France’s aerospace industry is much more developed than Germany’s and has fielded several fighter jets on its own, including the current Rafale. (A similar agreement signed between the countries to co-develop a next generation main battle tank has Germany taking the lead.)
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WNU Editor: This is not going to be a high-tech fighter .... they just do not have the money to develop one. And even with this joint-effort, the projections are that these jets will only be available in 2040 .... The new fighter won’t be ready for action for another 22 years, with a planned in service date of 2040.
More News On France And Germany Agreeing To Work Together To Build A New Fighter Jet
France and Germany Have a Plan to Build a Stealth 6th-Generation Fighter -- National Interest
France, Germany Set to Cooperate on Next-Generation ‘Superfighter’ Jet -- Sputnik
Franco-German FCAS deal points to Dassault leadership -- Flight Global
France to lead joint fighter jet program with Germany -- Reuters
