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Germany, France clash over fighter jet decision timeline

Germany and France have signaled different timelines for deciding the future of their joint next-generation fighter jet project, raising fresh uncertainty over Europe’s biggest defense initiative.

22 Apr 2026-16:39
Merz questions need for future manned fighter jets

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has questioned whether Germany will still need manned sixth-generation fighter jets in the future, citing high development costs and uncertainty around the FCAS programme.

18 Feb 2026-14:33
Macron says Europe’s FCAS fighter jet project not dead

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme remains active despite recent setbacks in negotiations.

10 Feb 2026-11:27
Merz: Decision on Franco-German fighter jet to come by year-end

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday that Berlin and Paris will take a decision on the future of their joint next-generation fighter jet programme, FCAS, before the end of the year.

27 Aug 2025-16:42
Spain rules out F-35, chooses between Eurofighter and Future Combat Air System

Spain has officially decided not to purchase US-made F-35 fighter jets, instead narrowing its choice to European alternatives: the Eurofighter and the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a spokesperson from the defense ministry confirmed on Wednesday.

06 Aug 2025-15:40
Germany reportedly plans to buy 15 more F-35 fighter jets amid FCAS dispute

Germany is reportedly planning to expand its fleet of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets from 35 to 50 aircraft as tensions grow between Berlin and Paris over the future of Europe’s joint defense initiatives.

11 Jul 2025-14:55