France and Germany abandon joint project to build European fighter jet
Summary
France and Germany have stopped their joint project to build a new European fighter jet because the companies involved could not agree on leadership and control. The project, called Future Combat Air System (FCAS), aimed to replace existing French and German fighter jets by around 2040 but faced many disagreements.Key Facts
- France's Dassault Aviation and Germany's Airbus were the main companies involved in the project.
- Dassault wanted to lead the project to protect its technology, while Airbus wanted a more equal partnership.
- France wants a single fighter jet capable of carrying nuclear weapons and landing on aircraft carriers.
- Germany has different needs and questioned the value of building a new manned fighter jet.
- The project was worth about €100 billion and started in 2017 under French President Macron and former German Chancellor Merkel.
- The program included fighter jets, drones, and a secure data cloud to connect military systems.
- Even though the fighter jet part was ended, some parts like drones and data cloud may continue to be developed.
- The decision was announced during a summit in Montenegro and reflects challenges in European defense cooperation.
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