Frank Haun is set to serve as one of two mediators between the feuding industry partners in the FCAS project. By the end of April, he is expected to work with a French mediator to find a solution for the defense project.
By Gabriel Bub
A political decision on the future of Europe’s most important defense project is expected shortly: France remains committed to the single-aircraft version of FCAS, but it is doubtful whether it will abide by this course.
By Viktor Funk
The German Aerospace Industries Association, Airbus and IG Metall are urging the German government to make a decision on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
By Nana Brink
Tensions are mounting over Europe’s most expensive air combat program, FCAS, amid speculation about a two-aircraft solution that would preserve cooperation while allowing different fighter jets to be developed.
By Gabriel Bub
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz often seeks to close ranks with Italy’s head of government Giorgia Meloni, including on defense policy. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will meet his Italian counterpart on Friday.
By Till Hoppe, Almut Siefert and Wilhelmine Stenglin
The controversial Franco-German-Spanish "Future Combat Airsystem" (FCAS) is to be saved. The face-saving solution: two aircraft – one program.
By Nana Brink
The future of FCAS is more uncertain than ever: Instead of the Franco-German-Spanish cooperation, Berlin is aiming for its own project that relies on unmanned systems to complement the Eurofighter and the US F-35 fighter aircraft.
By Nana Brink
Following US prototypes, the German AI start-up Helsing is now also presenting an unmanned combat aircraft, the CA-1 Europa. The new trend casts doubt on expensive systems such as FCAS.
By Nana Brink
After losing the confidence vote on Monday, the partners' trust in the French government is in danger of dwindling.
By Gabriel Bub
