Europe’s Fighter-Jet Dilemma After FCAS Collapse
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.