Saab and Airbus in talks on unmanned fighter jets

Saab and European Airbus are in talks about cooperation on unmanned combat aircraft, according to the companies' top executives in exclusive interviews with Reuters. The project, presented separately by the CEOs at a European industry event this week, aims to explore unmanned aircraft as a complement to current-generation manned fighter jets, including the Airbus-backed Eurofighter Typhoon and Saab Gripen E. Industry sources say a successful collaboration could open doors for broader cooperation, especially if the troubled FCAS project were to collapse. Both companies are part of a growing interest in future unmanned combat aircraft, often called Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) or "loyal wingmen," designed to support manned fighter jets