US EditionFranco-German Fighter Jet Programme Faces Crucial Decision
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The European fighter jet project of the future SCAF is at the heart of Franco-German tensions, with Berlin urging Paris to speed up the process, while leaders show a desire to
The Straits Times
Decision on Franco-German fighter jet to be taken by year-end, says Merz
BERLIN - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has agreed with French President Emmanuel Macron to take a decision on the future of the Franco-German fighter jet programme FCAS by the end of the year, Merz said on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Franco-German Fighter Jet Programme Faces Crucial Decision
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron aim to resolve the future of the FCAS programme by year's end. Disagreements over leadership are stalling the €100 billion project. Talks will continue, with hopes to overcome differences and move towards phase two.
At a meeting in Toulon, France's President Macron and German Chancellor Merz are to give new impetus to the Eurofighter successor. Berlin is accusing the French armaments industry of blocking.
However, it is precisely the aircraft itself that is the subject of a dispute between the companies involved: Dassault in France and Airbus in Germany and Spain.
French industry is blocking the next (second) phase of the FCAS/SCAF program, which is intended to lead to the development of flying technology demonstrators. This includes not only a manned combat aircraft but also a family of accompanying drones, precision-guided munitions, and other systems. In a letter sent to members of the German parliamentary budget committee, the German Ministry of Defense warns against losing the previously established …
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