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France aims for sixth-generation fighter jet by 2029
Original: Un chasseur de 6e génération en 2029 ! # France # AvionDeCombat # SixièmeGénération # Défense # AviationMilitaire # DGA
French defence circles are discussing claims that a sixth-generation combat aircraft could fly by 2029, tied to the SCAF (Future Combat Air System) programme overseen by the DGA procurement agency. The timeline is being shared widely among defence and aerospace observers, though officials have not confirmed such an accelerated date.
Why now: Claims of an accelerated 2029 timeline for France's next-generation fighter programme are drawing attention amid ongoing SCAF development debates.
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