GKN Aerospace has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems to support future fighter systems. The agreement runs for two years, from 2024 to 2025, with the potential for a follow-on phase beyond.
The contract covers conceptual studies of power and propulsion systems for the next-generation of combat air capabilities, based on exploring both existing and future technology and performing demonstrations. GKN Aerospace will collaborate closely with the Swedish Armed Forces, FMV, FOI, Saab and other national and international industry partners.
The studies will help create the foundation for future fighter systems and continue the path of innovative Swedish-developed fighter systems.
GKN Aerospace will seek and develop collaboration with partners working with a range of power and propulsion systems and disruptive technologies, which are expected to play an important role for any future air combat capability.
Alongside these studies, GKN Aerospace has entered a new cooperation agreement with Saab to strengthen their partnership developing innovative solutions across a range of areas, including next-generation fighter systems.
Trollhättan, in Sweden, is also GKN Aerospace’s centre of excellence for ground-breaking additive fabrication technology, which was recently bolstered by a £50m investment in the capability. The new production capabilities will enable the business to industrialise its additive fabrication solutions, lower environmental impact, and to meet the requirements of future generations of power and propulsion systems.
