Dassault Aviation claims it can lead Europe's next-generation fighter jet development

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French company Dassault Aviation claims it can independently develop Europe's next-generation fighter jet, escalating tensions with Germany over leadership of a joint project. Dassault's CEO stated the French firm knows how to build the jet and suggested Germany could proceed alone if desired. Germany blames French industry for blocking the program's next phase, demanding sole leadership. The dispute concerns the Future Combat Air System (FCAS/SCAF) program, a 100-billion-euro project involving France, Germany, and Spain, with Airbus representing Germany and Spain.


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