Sweden eyes additional batch of Gripen E jets to replace Ukraine-bound aircraft
The Nordic nation's future order will take its fleet of the multirole aircraft to 72 units.
Franco-German-Spanish FCAS fighter program dead: Reports
The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, would have proposed that the two nations, along with Spain, which is also involved as a partner, continue to jointly develop the so-called combat cloud communication network.
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Germany marks April deadline to rescue FCAS fighter project from collapse: Reports
Amid an intense row between Airbus and Dassault over New Generation Fighter leadership and workshare, it remains to be seen how a compromise could unfold.
Dassault CEO: FCAS jet program ‘dead’ if clash with Airbus not resolved
After Germany’s chancellor said Berlin and Paris may need different capabilities, Dassault’s Eric Trappier said France will push forward with or without Airbus.
NATO allies oppose US peace deal for Ukraine as FCAS falters: 2025 review
From spikes in European military spending to the push for a virtual wall to protect NATO countries from Russian drones, the continent faces a new era in defense.
France, Spain reassert faith in Europe’s next-gen future fighter, but Germany stays mum
"Please understand that the content of yesterday's [trilateral] discussions will be treated as confidential," the German Ministry of Defense told Breaking Defense.
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Dwindling stockpiles and lessons learned from Ukraine and Iran are driving urgent needs for revamping manufacturing.
With a European next-gen fighter program in doubt, what would an FCAS collapse look like?
A key meeting on the future fighter has been "postponed," a German official told Breaking Defense, as analysts weigh what's next.
Germany and Sweden not discussing FCAS partnership, say defense ministers
"A decision must and will be made regarding whether and how FCAS will continue” said German defense minister Boris Pistorius.
Four big takeaways to wrap up the Paris Air Show [Video]
Aaron Mehta and Tim Martin of Breaking Defense walk through their takeaways for Dassault, Embraer, Saab and Boeing at the end of the Paris Air Show.
FCAS drama: ‘Difficulties’ between Airbus and Dassault again hit sixth-gen fighter effort
“Clearly, we have observed with this [1B] phase, difficulties in the execution," Jean Brice Dumont told reporters during an Airbus media briefing at Le Bourget today.
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Physics AI is different and changes the way defense systems are designed
Models that replicate real-world physics streamline design, testing and iteration processes.
As Peru seeks new fighter jets, global firms jockey for position
American, South Korean, French and Swedish plane-makers all appear to be courting Lima, while political instability complicates matters further.
India and France shake on contract for 26 Rafale naval fighters, said to cost $7.5B
India initially selected the Rafale Marine in 2023 to replace aging Russian MiG-29 jets, and will be the first export user of the type.
France accelerates rearmament plan, eyes more Rafale fighters and frigates
Financing of the new rearmament plan will depend on “political and budgetary choices” with a war finance meeting, led by Sébastien Lecornu, France's defense minister and Eric Lombard, economy minister, scheduled to take place on March 20.
‘Defending the skies,’ France delivers first Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the new deliveries on X, calling them “another significant step in strengthening Ukraine’s security.”