Europe’s Fighter-Jet Dilemma After FCAS Collapse
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With the €100 billion FCAS program collapsed due to Franco‑German differences, Europe faces three options for its air power: pursue national fighter programs, buy more U.S. F-35s, or salvage and expand multinational efforts like GCAP. Germany is pushing Team Gen 6 for a sixth‑generation concept, France weighs a standalone jet, and Spain’s role looks limited, highlighting Europe’s struggle for strategic autonomy and industrial resilience.
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- After FCAS demise, Germany’s options include ordering more F-35 warplanes Defense News
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