How General Atomics views Europe’s unmanned future

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The future of European airpower is very much up in the air, but it is clear that unmanned capabilities will play a major role going forward.

In this fireside chat, Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta sits down with Dave Alexander, the president of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, to discuss his views on the European market, what kind of industrial partnerships he looks for, and what a European CCA may do differently than an American one.

You can find the previous episodes of our European airpower roundtable here and at Breaking Defense Europe.

Classification
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Activity
Discussion on the future of unmanned capabilities in European airpower and industrial partnerships.
Location
Unit
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems highlights the significance of unmanned capabilities for the future of European airpower. The president of the company discusses potential industrial partnerships and contrasts European and American approaches to Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).

Key Facts
  • General Atomics emphasizes the importance of unmanned capabilities in European airpower.
  • The discussion includes potential industrial partnerships in Europe.
  • The views expressed are from the president of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.