MBDA Remote Carrier Compact clears design review despite FCAS fighter split

France, Germany, and Spain have formally endorsed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for MBDA's Remote Carrier Compact demonstrator. This project represents a significant step forward in developing unmanned aerial systems technology. The demonstration’s approval occurred concurrently with ongoing discussions regarding the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter program division between France and Germany. Despite these complexities surrounding the FCAS initiative, the Remote Carrier Compact design successfully navigated its PDR. Moving forward, this compact system is intended to support various missions within the broader aerospace landscape.