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Friedrich Merz, Airbus Defence, MTU, Dassault
Germany, France
June 8, 2026
"Chancellor Friedrich Merz has officially ended the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. The decision follows seven years of development and persistent disagreements between industrial partners. Military requirements between the involved nations, including France, could not be reconciled."
Author: Jolyon Howorth
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the structural difficulties in European defense integration, explaining why collaborative projects like FCAS often struggle with national sovereignty and industrial interests.