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flag The FCAS fighter project faces collapse over leadership disputes between France and Germany, risking Europe’s top defense effort.

flag The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, a €100 billion effort by France, Germany, and Spain to develop a next-generation fighter and drone swarm, is nearing collapse due to escalating conflict between Dassault Aviation and Airbus. flag Dassault’s CEO Eric Trappier accused Airbus of undermining the program by refusing cooperation and resisting clear leadership for the core fighter component, calling the project "dead" without decisive change. flag Airbus maintains existing agreements should stand and has suggested developing separate jets if requested, while Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated Berlin may exit the project over differing defense needs. flag Despite diplomatic efforts, the dispute over governance and leadership continues to threaten Europe’s most ambitious defense initiative.

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