Industrial unity in the new course of FCAS
SIAGEN: The engine of Spanish technological maturity
Germany and Spain make moves in a key scenario
The Spanish defense and aerospace industry has taken a strategic turn. At a time of maximum geopolitical uncertainty, the national leaders of the Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS) have signed a joint declaration of commitment and technological sovereignty. The goal: to shield Spain’s and Europe’s position in view of the imminent reconfiguration of the FCAS (Future Combat Air System) program.
This movement is not isolated. Simultaneously, eight of Germany’s leading defense companies have launched a mirror initiative. Both industrial powers align to ensure that the development of this system of sixth-generation weapons proceeds in a coordinated, efficient manner and without delays.
Joint FCAS declaration signing
Industrial unity in the new course of FCAS
The top representatives from Airbus Defence and Space, GMV, Grupo Oesía, Indra Group, ITP Aero, and Sener have met at the headquarters of TEDAE to set a common stance. The Spanish industry urges progress on political and operational decisions regarding the continuity and evolution of the NGWS.
With this signature, the private sector offers its entire technological capacity to the Ministry of Defense for the development of the FCAS ecosystem, which includes:
A sixth-generation fighter (NGF).
Unmanned platforms (carriers or support drones).
Communication systems and advanced sensors operated through a combat cloud.
“We cannot afford to lose any more time,” the declaration states firmly, reflecting the need to accelerate deadlines so the system will be operational by the 2040 horizon.
Joint defense industry declaration
SIAGEN: The engine of Spanish technological maturity
The strength of the Spanish block is no coincidence. The signed document highlights the success of the Special Modernization Program SIAGEN (Next-Generation Integrated Air System), a plan executed by the Ministry of Defense since late 2025.
The SIAGEN program has proven to be the perfect catalyst for the national industry, offering:
Exemplary cohesion: Demonstrates that Spain can coordinate its key players by combining complementary capabilities.
Technological sovereignty: Ensures the country is not a mere client, but a developer with leadership capability in Europe.
Solid block: Enables the Spanish industry to present itself to its international partners (such as Germany and France) with technical and financial credibility.
Germany and Spain make moves in a key scenario
The reaction from the German industry, which has made a similar alliance of eight corporations public, underlines the urgency of the moment. Both industries send a clear message to their respective governments: the European business fabric is ready for the new direction of FCAS and prepared to assume the responsibility of supply for a state-of-the-art connected combat system.
With this step forward, Spanish companies consolidate themselves in an optimal position to mitigate the risks of the program’s reconfiguration, ensuring that the future European air dominance will largely speak Spanish.