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Mayer-Lay spricht von ersten Verhandlungen zwischen Saab und Airbus. Wäre interessant was dort genau verhandelt wird.

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Exclusive: Saab and Airbus co-operate on unmanned fighter technology

Saab (SAABb.ST), opens new tab and Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab are discussing co-operation on unmanned warplane technology, senior executives of the companies told Reuters, a move highlighting surging interest in drones and evolving alliances in Europe's fractured defence industry.
The project, revealed in separate CEO interviews at a European industry event this week, focuses on exploring unmanned aircraft to support the current generation of crewed combat jets like the Airbus-backed Eurofighter Typhoon and Saab Gripen E.

But industry sources said that if successful, it could also provide a catalyst for broader co-operation on air power, especially if a troubled FCAS fighter project between France and Airbus' defence paymasters Germany and Spain falls apart.
Asked whether Airbus had already been in touch with Saab about joining forces if FCAS fails, Saab CEO Micael Johansson said the companies already had good relations through Saab's Arexis Electronic Warfare system, equipping German Eurofighters.
He added: "And we have discussed whether we can we do something on the unmanned side which complements our legacy fighters".

Sowohl Airbus als auch Saab haben bestätigt dass man in Gesprächen zwecks der Entwicklung von Loyal Wingman Drohnen sei. Solche Drohnen sollen zusammen mit bestehenden Systemen wie den Gripen E oder den Eurofighter eingesetzt werden. Beide Seiten sprechen von guten Beziehungen durch Projekte wie Arexis.

Die Gespräche seien erst einmal separate von FCAS, man will aber schauen was die Zukunft bringt.