2021-05-20T09:15:00+01:00
Apparent accord between three European nations on their future fighter project is positive, but a lack of detail on the agreement’s practicalities leaves many unanswered questions
For a while it had seemed doubtful that an accord might ever be reached between France, Germany and Spain to allow their Future Combat Air System (FCAS) to progress to the next stage of development.
Source: Bundeswehr
Plus ca change?
There had seemed too many obstacles to progress, notably the thorny issues of workshare and intellectual property.
Dassault Aviation was particularly outspoken about the potential dilution of its role in the process.