On April 26, 2024, the Belgian government, acting on a recommendation from Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder, agreed to proceed with Belgium's participation in the Next Generation Weapon System/Future Combat Air System (NGWS/FCAS) as an observer nation. Additionally, the Council approved the initiation of a specific research and development program for 2024, funded with €60 million, aimed at enhancing the Belgian defense industry’s capability to engage in the NGWS/FCAS development. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), initiated in 2017 and also known as Système de Combat Aérien du Futur (SCAF), is a multinational defense project to develop a sixth-generation jet fighter (Picture source: Army Recognition) |