France’s new defense plan for 2024-2030 is shaking up its partnership with the Future Air Combat System (FCAS). This program, shared with Germany and Spain, faces uncertainty as France upgrades its Rafale fighter jet. Dassault Aviation, leading both projects, finds itself in a unique position. Eric Trappier, Dassault’s CEO, assures that FCAS will continue. Yet, […]
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