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.
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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.
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.
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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 Lecornu and Eric Lombard, France’s 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.”
India joins Eurodrone effort as observer nation
India’s interest in Eurodrone builds off a joint statement signed with Germany in October 2024 to deepen defense cooperation and which includes a “specific focus on technology collaboration, manufacturing/co-production and co-development of defence platforms and equipment.”
Ireland and Airbus agree to $95 million H145M helicopter deal
The latest aviation acquisition by the small, militarily neutral nation, comes on the heels of it signing a €53 million order with France's Dassault for a Falcon 6X multipurpose strategic reach aircraft.
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Serbia, France ink deal for 12 Rafale fighters
President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia was quoted by travelling press saying that his country will received nine single-seat Rafales and three two-seaters, delivered by 2029, with a price tag of €2.7 billion ($2.99 billion).
French Mirage-2000 fighters are headed to Ukraine. Here’s how Kyiv will use them.
The French aircraft would potentially be the second western fighter aircraft to be flown by Ukraine’s armed forces, joining US-made F-16s. But can Ukraine handle a split fleet, and what missions will the Mirage fly?
Boeing urges France not to ‘discount’ P-8 as it plots ATL2 replacement
Though Paris seems committed to going with a European solution, a Boeing exec told Breaking Defense the company has "informally" had discussions with stakeholders in France.
Serbia on verge of closing Rafale fighter jet order from France: President Vucic
An agreement would represent a significant shift in the Serbian Air Force — a move to modern Western fighters as it divests of Soviet-era fighter jets, including MiG-21 and MiG-29 platforms.