The Future Offensive Air System was a study which sought to replace the Royal Air Force's strike capability currently provided by the Tornado GR4. Initial operation capability was expected around 2017. In June 2005 the study was cancelled. *
The capability required may have been provided by any number of systems;
It seems likely that the United Kingdom would seek to procure such a system in collaboration with another nation; the country with the most similar requirements is perhaps France, which maintains a similar expeditionary strategy for its military. However, the Royal Air Force has been cooperating with the U.S. Department of Defense on the F-35 project, and it is currently the favourite (per industry trade magazine Aviation Week & Space Technology) for UAV/UCAV cooperation as well, given the American lead in unmanned aircraft technology.
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FOAS - Future Offensive Air System, United Kingdom - The Future Offensive Air System (FOAS) is the name given to a number of concept options being examined for the UK Ministry of Defense. BAE SYSTEMS is examining the best combined force mix, comprising manned aircraft, uninhabited air vehicles (UAVS) and conventional air-launched cruise missiles (CALCMs).
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