The future of European airpower might be unmanned
Much of the attention on European air programs has focused on sixth-generation manned fighters, but there is an increasing focus on unmanned systems, both of the larger CCA variety and the smaller quadcopter revolution playing out in Ukraine. So with one sixth-gen fighter program dead, is the future trending towards drones?
For part three of our European Airpower roundtable, Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta is joined Breaking Defense Europe co-editors Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo, along with noted aviation expert Douglas Barrie of the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Keep an eye out for future episodes by going to Breaking Defense and Breaking Defense Europe.
European air forces are shifting their focus towards unmanned systems, moving away from manned sixth-generation fighters. This trend reflects a growing interest in drone technology and its potential impact on military operations. Experts from Breaking Defense highlight this evolution in airpower strategy.
- European air programs are increasingly focusing on unmanned systems.
- There is a shift from manned sixth-generation fighters to drones.
- The discussion involves notable aviation experts and editors from Breaking Defense.