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France Confident in Independent Fighter Jet Development by 2040 After Project Split
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France Confident in Independent Fighter Jet Development by 2040 After Project Split

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • France asserts it can develop a new fighter jet independently before 2040, despite abandoning a joint project with Germany.
  • The French defense minister stated that nearly 2.5 billion euros invested in the Franco-German project will support continued work on a new fighter.
  • France maintains it possesses the industrial capacity to produce combat aircraft autonomously.

France has affirmed its capability to develop a new generation fighter jet independently by 2040, following the recent abandonment of a joint project with Germany. Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin assured the Senate that the nearly 2.5 billion euros invested in the now-defunct Franco-German program will facilitate ongoing development efforts.

Vautrin emphasized that half of the investment was "sovereign," underscoring France's commitment and capacity. She highlighted that France possesses the sole industrial group, including major players like Dassault, Safran, and Thales, capable of autonomously producing combat aircraft.

The collaborative fighter jet program, launched in 2017 and later joined by Spain, aimed to replace the German Eurofighter and French Rafale by 2040. Germany has indicated potential interest in pursuing its own project, possibly with Airbus. This development occurs as Europe seeks to bolster its defense capabilities and strategic autonomy.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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