Ex Chief Executive Urges Prioritization Of Uncrewed Combat Aircraft

Former Airbus and EADS chief Tom Enders has publicly cautioned Germany against pursuing a national fighter program, citing excessive costs and timelines that would render it ineffective in the medium term. Enders argues that Berlin should instead focus on uncrewed combat aircraft, emphasizing the need for investment in drones, autonomy, and AI. His comments come amid growing uncertainty over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the relevance of its fighter subprogram. This development was first reported by AeroTime.