Germany plans a European approach to develop a new fighter jet after ending the FCAS program. It counters fears of a German unilateral defence project and seeks to deepen EU defence collaboration. German government, defence ministry, aerospace industry, European partner nations. Negotiations with EU partners, possible budget proposals, and legislative steps toward joint development in the coming years. The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, announced that it will aim for a European solution to replace the terminated FCAS program. The move is intended to address concerns about a unilateral German defence project and to strengthen EU defence collaboration. No detailed budget or timeline was provided, but the statement signals a shift toward joint development with European partners.
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