Will Franco‑German differences sink €100bn fighter jet plan?

Deutsche Welle
February 19, 2026
Reports suggest the long-planned Franco-German FCAS air defense project is near collapse. In an exclusive interview with DW, Airbus Defence CEO Michael Schoellhorn says it needs to be restructured to survive.
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Originally published on Deutsche Welle on 2/19/2026