GCAP partners win further contract for sixth-generation fighter electronics

The GCAP Electronics Evolution consortium has received a further order to develop sensor and communication systems for the future GCAP combat aircraft. Edgewing, the joint venture of Leonardo, JAIEC and BAE Systems for the sixth-generation fighter programme, awarded the 18-month contract.

The consortium comprises ELT Group, Leonardo, Mitsubishi Electric and Leonardo UK. They are developing the ISANKE & ICS system, which is intended to fuse data from various sensors and communication systems to give pilots a comprehensive situational picture.