Franco-German FCAS Fighter Jet Project Stalls Amid Industry Dispute

6 articles · Updated · The Economic Times · Apr 18

Talks over the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project have stalled as mediators failed to resolve a dispute between Dassault Aviation and Airbus.
Sources indicate the joint piloted jet may be abandoned, though collaboration on software, data systems, and drones could still continue.
The €100 billion project’s deadlock comes as Europe seeks defence unity amid geopolitical tensions, with political leaders considering intervention.

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