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DEFRA NGCAT — Next Generation Combat Aircraft Technologies

Funds Belgian industrial companies developing next-generation combat aircraft and fighter-jet technologies under the NGWS/FCAS programme.

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BELSPO manages the Defence-related Research Action (DEFRA) on behalf of Belgium's Ministry of Defence and Royal Higher Institute for Defence (RHID). The NGCAT (Next Generation Combat Aircraft Technologies) call is a thematic call under DEFRA targeting Belgian industrial stakeholders to develop technologies relevant to next-generation air combat capabilities, specifically contributing to the German

Next-generation combat aircraft technologies across four themes: advanced aircraft structures and subsystems, propulsion for next-gen fighters, communications/cyber/avionics/embedded sensors for air combat, and transversal enabling technologies (AI, advanced materials, IoT, additive manufacturing, digital twins, stealth, electro-mechanical actuators, variable cycle engines, military HMI).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.37 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–30 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jun 2026Source: www.belspo.be