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European Defence Fund Eyes Future Multirole Light Aircraft
The European Union is examining a stealth-focused light attack aircraft concept, known as the Future Multirole Light Aircraft (FMLA), as part of its 2026 planning under the European Defence Fund. The initiative aims to address an emerging capability gap in Europe’s light military aviation segment, with a focus on survivability and counter-drone relevance. The EU has allocated €15 million for studies and design work, with multiple projects potentially being funded. According to AeroTime, the effort remains exploratory, with the goal of aligning requirements and industrial options rather than launching a full development program.