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The Australian Defence Force has requested additional information regarding the international sixth-generation fighter Global Combat Air Program.
Royal Australian Air Force head of air force capability, Air Vice-Marshal Nicholas Hogan has confirmed that RAAF personnel met to discuss the program and requested more information during the Avalon Australian International Airshow.
The Global Combat Air Program, involving the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan, aims to develop a sixth-generation fighter for service by 2035 and expand to other international partners.
The combat aircraft is envisioned to become one of the world’s most advanced, interoperable, adaptable and connected fighter jets in service. It was designed to feature an intelligent weapons system, a software-driven interactive cockpit, integrated sensors and powerful next-generation radar.
AVM Hogan reportedly confirmed that RAAF had attended an informational briefing, which involved an understanding of how Australia might operate with the aircraft in combined international operations.
BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd announced an agreement had been reached to form a new company under a business joint venture for the Global Combat Air Program in December last year.
