Airbus and Indra propose new European fighter project after FCAS collapse
German and Spanish aerospace companies seek continued funding for sixth-generation aircraft work after France and Germany abandon the core fighter program
FCAS
Why Europe’s next-generation fighter program collapsed after years of negotiations
Disputes over leadership, conflicting military requirements and the war in Ukraine ultimately doomed the FCAS project
France and Germany abandon joint sixth-generation fighter project
Collapse of flagship FCAS fighter program follows years of disputes between Airbus and Dassault
New FCAS talks collapse, casting doubt over Europe’s next-generation fighter program
Mediation between Airbus and Dassault fails to resolve dispute over sixth-generation system, according to report
Dassault CEO gives FCAS partners weeks to reach agreement
Eric Trappier warns time is running short for France, Germany and Spain to resolve disputes over control of the future fighter program
Macron and Merz to address FCAS tensions amid industry dispute
Future of European fighter program under pressure as partners clash over control
Dassault’s stance on FCAS echoes 1980s dispute that led to Rafale
Clash with Airbus over leadership of Europe’s sixth-generation fighter recalls disputes that split earlier multinational projects
Rolls-Royce CEO open to Germany joining GCAP fighter program
Engine maker says Berlin’s entry could expand export base as Franco-German FCAS project falters
India signals interest in joining France on FCAS sixth-generation fighter
Move comes as Dassault and Airbus clash over leadership of European combat aircraft program
Germany weighs additional F-35 purchase as FCAS future remains uncertain
Airbus signals openness to two-fighter approach while Berlin reassesses sixth-generation ambitions