Dassault CEO Warns FCAS Fighter Project at Risk Without Airbus Cooperation

Dassault Aviation's CEO stated that the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, a 100 billion euro initiative involving France, Germany, and Spain, faces collapse due to Airbus's refusal to cooperate on the next-generation fighter. The dispute centers on leadership of the core fighter component, with Dassault seeking clear control and Airbus favoring existing partnership rules. Airbus declined to comment, while its CEO suggested the project may evolve into separate fighter developments.