French senator claims Airbus FCAS shortfalls drove Dassault’s governance push
A French senator has claimed that Airbus Germany failed to produce several technical sub-assemblies for the Future Combat…
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Stay informed about the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a European collaborative program for the development of advanced military aircraft.
Germany’s Air Force chief open to alternatives as FCAS fighter faces uncertainty
Germany’s recently appointed Air Force chief, Lieutenant General Holger Neumann, has signaled that Berlin is prepared to consider…
France and Germany consider dropping sixth-generation fighter from FCAS program
France and Germany are considering scaling back the fighter aircraft component of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)…
Germany’s Airbus works council renews call to end FCAS partnership with Dassault
Airbus Defence and Space’s works council in Germany has again questioned Dassault Aviation’s role in the Future Combat…
France’s top general says engine will be toughest test for FCAS
France’s Chief of the Defense Staff, General Fabien Mandon, has warned that the toughest challenge facing the Future…
Belgium reconsiders FCAS role after Dassault CEO slams F-35 deal
Belgium is reviewing its planned full membership in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program following a wave…
Macron and Merz hope to keep FCAS alive as Dassault–Airbus rift widens
During a high-stakes meeting in Berlin on July 23, 2025, discussions between French President Emmanuel Macron and German…
Belgium commits €300 million to become full FCAS partner in 2026–2030 phase
Belgium is planning to move from observer status to full partnership in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)…
Did France really ask for 80% control of Europe’s next-gen fighter jet program?
Tensions within the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program recently resurfaced following a report by German defense outlet…
“We are competitors that have to marry.” Airbus on FCAS, Paris Air Show 2025
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus used its defense media briefing to reaffirm its commitment to multirole…
Does the UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement threaten the FCAS program?
The United Kingdom and Germany have formalized a landmark deal, the ‘Trinity House Agreement,’ to strengthen their cooperation…
Will Belgium fully join the FCAS program by 2025?
Belgium has officially committed to integrating into the Future Combat Air System or FCAS program by June 2025,…
Germany reaffirms commitment to FCAS amidst speculation of withdrawal
Amidst recent speculation and media reports suggesting a potential withdrawal from the Future Combat Air System or FCAS…
Will Germany leave the FCAS program to join the British GCAP Tempest?
In a surprising development, Germany is contemplating leaving the Future Combat Air System or FCAS project with France…
MBDA presents Expendable Remote Carrier at Paris Air Show 2023
In a bid to address the mounting challenges faced by Western countries in maintaining air superiority, the European…
Belgium joins FCAS European fighter program as observer
Belgium will join the Future Combat Air System, or FCAS program, initially as an observer country. The decision was…
Dassault and Safran divided on Belgium joining the FCAS program
Ahead of the Paris Air Show 2023, Olivier Andriès, the CEO of the French group Safran, has publicly…
Dassault, Airbus receive contract for next FCAS phase
Following the agreement reached between the manufacturers, the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has announced details of…