Airbus Says Dispute with Dassault Is Threatening Fighter Jet Project

Airbus says dispute with Dassault is threatening fighter jet project

Company says politicians may need to resolve impasse over governance of Europe’s biggest defence project

FCAS drama: ‘Difficulties’ between Airbus and Dassault again hit sixth-gen fighter effort

“Clearly, we have observed with this [1B] phase, difficulties in the execution," Jean Brice Dumont told reporters during an Airbus media briefing at Le Bourget today.

European Stealth Fighter Program Decades Behind Schedule Faces Further Infighting and ‘Difficulties’

The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) next generation fighter program being jointly developed by France, Germany and Spain has continued to face growing difficulties, as the program’s viability has for years been in serious question. Most recently, disagreements between two of the primary participating firms, Airbus and Dassault, have reportedly caused major delays to the ongoing technology development phase of the program, marking the latest of s…

Airbus on FCAS strain: “We are competitors that must marry”

At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus used its defense media briefing to reaffirm its commitment to multirole military platforms, next-generation connectivity, and greater European cooperation amid growing geopolitical pressures.   Senior Airbus executives presented updates on key programs spanning airlift, refueling, drones, and satellites, with a strong emphasis on system integration and the urgency of these efforts in light of ongoing global con…