Future Combat Air System Falling Apart? France May Go It Alone on Next-Gen Jet
France is preparing to make a critical decision on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), an ambitious European fighter jet project. With discussions between Germany and Spain…
France is preparing to make a critical decision on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), an ambitious European fighter jet project. With discussions between Germany and Spain at a standstill, France is considering pursuing the venture independently. This development raises questions about the future of European industrial collaboration in defense, as well as France’s ability to execute the project alone.
The FCAS is envisioned as a comprehensive combat system, integrating a next-generation European fighter jet with fleets of drones controlled via a defense cloud. The goal is to reduce dependence on the United States and replace aging European…