FCAS: Industry and unions push for a German next-generation fighter jet
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
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
The first day of French President Macron's visit to Beijing brought little in the way of results on important issues. National interests clashed with concerns about national security.
By Marcel Grzanna
According to information from Beijing, the French President will meet Chinese head of state Xi next week. It is the start of a busy period of travel diplomacy by European leaders.
By Silke Wettach
China wants to shake up the aircraft industry. Despite big plans, however, the first model from state-owned manufacturer Comac falls far short of expectations.
By Andreas Landwehr
The Franco-German-Spanish program to develop a sixth-generation airborne weapon system is on the brink of collapse. Greens from Germany and France are warning that the FCAS could be canceled without a replacement solution.
By Anton Hofreiter, Sara Nanni, Chantal Kopf, Cyrielle Châtelain, Damien Girard and Catherine Hervieu