Dassault CEO Rejects German Proposal for Parallel FCAS Fighter Development
Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier has firmly dismissed a German-backed proposal to develop two separate demonstrator aircraft for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program. The suggestion, reportedly from Airbus, would create a parallel development track alongside the existing Dassault-led demonstrator. Trappier slammed the idea as inefficient and a direct threat to the trilateral project between France, Germany, and Spain. He emphasized that the agreed-upon structure, with Dassault as the sole prime contractor for the Next Generation Fighter, is non-negotiable. This public rejection highlights the significant industrial workshare disputes and ongoing tensions challenging the ambitious European defense initiative.
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