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IG Metall Threatens FCAS Withdrawal Over Dassault's Role

12/10/2025

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Germany's IG Metall union threatens to withdraw from the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) if Dassault Aviation remains involved, said Juergen Kerner, IG Metall's deputy chief, who accuses Dassault of prioritizing its interests over European cooperation.
The FCAS project, valued at 100 billion euros, has faced delays over work share and technology rights.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to decide the project's future by year-end.

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Germany's IG Metall union threatens to withdraw from the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) if Dassault Aviation remains involved, said Juergen Kerner, IG Metall's deputy chief, who accuses Dassault of prioritizing its interests over European cooperation.
The FCAS project, valued at 100 billion euros, has faced delays over work share and technology rights.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to decide the project's future by year-end.