Dassault Aviation: initial framework contract for the SCAF

(CercleFinance.com) - Dassault Aviation announces that, alongside its partners, the French and German governments have awarded it the initial framework contract (Phase 1A) which launches the demonstrator phase of the Future Combat Air System (SCAF).


"This framework contract covers a first period of 18 months and initiates work on developing the demonstrators and maturing cutting-edge technologies, with the ambition to begin flight tests as soon as 2026," the group said.

Initially, this phase will focus on technological challenges including the Next Generation Fighter (NGF), with Dassault Aviation as prime contractor and Airbus as the main partner, which will be the main element of the Future Air Combat System.


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