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In its aim to drive and boost the innovative capacity of the entire Spanish industrial ecosystem to the full, Indra has launched 'The FCAS Challenge', a call for Spanish technological startups and SMEs to contribute to the challenge of developing emerging and disruptive technologies within the framework of the FCAS, the program developing the future European air combat system for which Indra is the national industrial coordinator.

Indra and Barcelona Supercomputing Centre patners for NGWS/FCAS programme

Indra and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center-Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) have signed a cooperation agreement.

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has announced its involvement in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a key European defence program aimed at developing next-generation air combat capabilities. The Spanish company is providing an advanced autopilot system for a demonstrator project, supporting the technological development of unmanned aerial systems within the programme.

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía supports development of FCAS with advanced autopilot technology

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UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has announced its involvement in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a key European defence program aimed at developing next-generation air combat capabilities.

Celestia TTI and Indra, as the national industrial coordinator of the NGWS/FCAS program in Spain, have reached a collaboration agreement to jointly develop next-generation antennas, enabling them to design advanced communications systems for the FCAS program.

Indra nad Celestia TTI collaborate on next-gen antennas for FCAS program

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Celestia TTI and Indra have reached a collaboration agreement to jointly develop next-generation antennas, enabling them to design advanced communications systems for the FCAS program.

Indra has closed a deal to add the Spanish startup IDBOTIC into the NGWS/FCAS program, Europe's largest and most ambitious defence program that is addressing the development of the future air combat system, key for the continent to maintain its air superiority throughout the 21st century.

NGWS/FCAS: Indra signs an agreement with Spanish startup IDBOTIC

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Indra has closed a deal to add the Spanish startup IDBOTIC into the NGWS/FCAS program, Europe’s largest and most ambitious defence program that is addressing the development of the future air combat system.

The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has selected the HIS consortium consisting of Helsing and Schönhofer Sales and Engineering GmbH (SSE), a Rohde & Schwarz company, as well as IBM Deutschland GmbH, to provide the artificial intelligence (AI) development infrastructure for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). On August 7, 2023, BAAINBw signed the contract for provision of the software platform (AI backbone) with immediate effect.

AI-backbone development platform for Future Combat Air System operational

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The AI-backbone is the first software platform that enables collaborative AI workflows across organizations in the military sector

During the Paris Air Show 2023, Belgium announced its decision to join the FCAS/SCAF (Future Combat Air System or Système de combat aérien du futur) combat programme as the fourth member.

Belgium joins Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme as observer

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The FCAS programme is considered crucial for maintaining Europe’s strategic autonomy and technological independence.

Thirteen weeks of intensive work lie behind them: In August 2023, HENSOLDT Ventures and Starburst invited start-ups and mentors to apply for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Accelerator. The aim of the accelerator was to create an ecosystem for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups to develop dual-use and defence applications for FCAS. The results of the FCAS Accelerator were presented at the closing event in Taufkirchen, with Member of the Bundestag Florian Hahn, HENSOLDT CEO Thomas Müller and HENSOLDT Chief Strategy Officer Celia Pelaz also in attendance.

HENSOLDT: accelerator for the Future Combat Air System successfully completed

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HENSOLDT Ventures and Starburst invited start-ups and mentors to apply for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Accelerator.

Airbus Defence and Space has made a significant leap in aviation technology with the development of a new system that monitors the condition of drones and fighter jets, determining their readiness for mission fulfillment. The Live Health Monitoring System (LHMS) was recently put to the test in a self-financed flight test campaign, showcasing its potential to bolster the development of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).

Airbus develops innovative Live Health Monitoring System for drones and fighter jets

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Airbus Defence and Space has made a significant leap in aviation technology with the development of a new system that monitors the condition of drones and fighter jets.

Tempest will be part of the UK’s future combat air system (FCAS), and is designed to be a supersonic stealth fighter equipped with pioneering technologies, including state-of-the-art integrated sensing and protection capabilities. These capabilities will be delivered, in part, by millions of lines of code on the aircraft, with many more lines of code also present in ground-based systems. This means the software on Tempest needs to be more robust and resilient than that on its potential adversaries.

Tempest: software research accelerates future combat aircraft air power capability

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Tempest will be part of the UK’s future combat air system (FCAS), and is designed to be a supersonic stealth fighter equipped with pioneering technologies.

The FCAS Air Combat Cloud will bring real-time intelligence to the forefront by harnessing the networked capabilities of different aircraft and platforms. Innovations in AI, big data processing and cyber will help make defence a truly collaborative mission.

Future Combat Air System (FCAS) – enter the Internet of Military Things

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The FCAS Air Combat Cloud will bring real-time intelligence to the forefront by harnessing the networked capabilities of different aircraft and platforms.

Germany's largest labour union IG Metall has criticized the country's defence policy and demanded air force contracts to be awarded domestically.

IG Metall demands contracts for German defence industry

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Germany’s largest labour union IG Metall has criticized the country’s defence policy and demanded air force contracts to be awarded domestically.

The German defence procurement agency (BAAINBw) has taken a significant step towards the development of advanced defence technologies with the recent signing of a national study contract. This contract marks the initiation of a two-year research phase within the Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS) project, aimed at addressing the technological challenges posed by a highly interconnected weapon system.

German defence industry develops technologies for Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS)

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The study contract, signed in cooperation with a consortium of industry leaders, lays the foundation for seven integrated research projects. The primary focus of these research activities will revolve around exploring the technological complexities associated with a networked weapons system, with a particular emphasis on ensuring the seamless integration of diverse airborne platforms. As …

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