Dossier
Leadership Disputes
Coverage of Leadership Disputes in the Nexus archive.
- FCAS fighter project collapse rings alarm for Europe’s defense
The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet program, a joint effort by France, Germany, and Spain to develop Europe’s next-generation combat aircraft, has effectively collapsed due to disputes over leadership and resource distribution. The project, which spanned nearly a decade, represents a major setback for European defense cooperation.
- Why are Europe's biggest defense projects in trouble?
Europe's €100 billion fighter jet project is facing disputes over leadership, military priorities, and industrial control, with similar tensions emerging in the Franco-German tank project. These conflicts risk fracturing major defense collaborations.