Germany and France are considering abandoning their joint next-generation fighter project under the €100 billion Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program due to ongoing disputes between Airbus and Dassault regarding leadership and workshare. The Financial Times reported that the focus may shift to developing a shared "combat cloud" system instead.
Germany is exploring alternative options, while Dassault has stated that it is capable of developing a fighter aircraft independently. A decision on the future of the FCAS program is expected by the end of the year.
This development comes amid various international tensions, including recent developments in other regions, such as political unrest in Bangladesh and Germany"s warnings regarding Russia.
