Germany Forms Team Gen 6 to Forge a Sovereign 6th-Gen Fighter After FCAS Setback

German industry unveiled Team Gen 6 at ILA Berlin 2026 to develop a sovereign European 6th‑generation fighter after the collapse of NGF/FCAS. Eight German companies (including Airbus, Autoflug, Diehl Defence, Hensoldt, Liebherr, MBDA Deutschland, MTU Aero Engines, Rohde & Schwarz) plus a Spanish partner are involved, with Airbus positioned to lead. The move follows governance disputes that derailed FCAS, while governments will decide the next steps, potentially including other programs or partner platforms like F-35 or GCAP; a notional 6th-gen concept and associated drones were shown.