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Franco-German Dispute Threatens Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Project
Paris/Berlin – June 27,2025 – A dispute over leadership and nuclear capabilities is jeopardizing the enterprising Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project,a joint effort between Germany,France,and Spain to develop a next-generation air defense system [[3]]. The €50-80 billion project, launched in 2017, aims to create a technologically self-reliant European defense capability, encompassing fighter jets, drone swarms, and artificial intelligence [[3]].
