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French-German FCAS Fighter Jet Program Stalls Amid Deadlock
The ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, a symbol of European defense cooperation, is stalling due to an ongoing deadlock between Airbus and Dassault Aviation, prompting a final attempt by France and Germany to reach an agreement by an April deadline.
19 Mar, 11:54 — 19 Mar, 17:32
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FTVery High23d ago
Macron and Merz make last-ditch push to rescue joint fighter-jet project
French and German leaders pressure Dassault Aviation and Airbus to resolve differences and save FCAS
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French-German fighter jet program stalls as industrial reality outpaces political ambition
Airbus and Dassault Aviation remain deadlocked over the main project of the ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS), jeopardizing this symbol of European defense cooperation.
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