FCAS

The German-French ministerial council focuses on European defense, particularly missile defense and nuclear deterrence cooperation between Germany and France. A POLITICO investigation reveals confidential exchanges between the US State Department and Germany's AfD party.

Italy is considering Germany's involvement in the GCAP fighter jet project, according to Leonardo chief Lorenzo Mariani. Mariani noted that Germany's participation would slow progress but offer benefits, following the collapse of the competing FCAS program.

Airbus and 'Team Gen 6' are pursuing a new future fighter project following the collapse of FCAS. Airbus Defence and Space’s Jean-Brice Dumont emphasized that technologies from the defunct FCAS fighter can be reused, indicating continued progress despite the project’s failure.

The Berlin Air Show has begun, featuring a CCA showdown and FCAS fallout on its first day as a major defense expo.

A German consortium led by Airbus and seven other companies aims to build a next-generation fighter jet following the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS project. The alliance, named 'Team Gen 6,' includes firms like MBDA and Hensoldt, and plans to present its proposal to Germany's defense minister, emphasizing European cooperation and technological expertise.

Germany is considering joining the Italo-Japanese-UK GCAP fighter program, but Leonardo CEO Lorenzo Mariani warned that adding a new member could delay the 2035 target for the jet's first flight. The announcement follows the collapse of the French-German FCAS program, with Germany now evaluating options including purchasing F-35s, joining existing programs, or launching a new fighter project led by Germany and Airbus.

Germany is considering acquiring a 'fifth-gen-plus' fighter system by 2035 following the collapse of its FCAS project. The German air force chief announced this at the Berlin Air Show, indicating a need to replace or supplement existing capabilities.

The end of the FCAS 'flagship project' is described as a setback for Franco-German cooperation and European defense. Ulrike Franke attributes the project's failure to a structural design flaw and a lack of collaboration between industrial rivals, including Dassault.

Germany and France have scrapped the FCAS project, prompting a consortium of companies to propose their own alternative plan. Pistorius has outlined alternative strategies in response to the cancellation.

The article discusses the question of who is snubbing Trump’s party and highlights other topics covered in Tuesday’s edition, including Armenia, brain cancer, Bauhaus, FCAS, and antisemitism.

The article discusses the renewed conflict between Israel and Iran, raising concerns about energy prices and the fragility of the ceasefire. It also highlights the collapse of the FCAS, a major German-French-Spanish defense project, and analyzes potential political and economic responses.

Over 750 exhibitors from 37 countries will display equipment at the Berlin Air Show, but the New Generation Fighter (NGF), the centerpiece of FCAS, will not be present.