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Europe's SCAF Project Faces Crisis Amid Leadership Concerns

6/26/2025

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The Future Combat Air System (SCAF) teeters on the brink of failure as Dassault Aviation and Airbus leaders voice urgent concerns over governance and collaboration. With a looming deadline for political and industrial consensus, the project’s success—and Europe’s technological independence—hangs in the balance, demanding swift and decisive action.

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Story summary

The Future Combat Air System (SCAF) teeters on the brink of failure as Dassault Aviation and Airbus leaders voice urgent concerns over governance and collaboration. With a looming deadline for political and industrial consensus, the project’s success—and Europe’s technological independence—hangs in the balance, demanding swift and decisive action.