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Chancellor Merz: Future Combat Air System Talks Ongoing

1/30/2026

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On January 29, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the French-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System will likely produce joint defense systems.
He noted there is uncertainty about whether FCAS will lead to the development of joint aircraft.
Merz said discussions with France about the future of joint aircraft development are ongoing, and a decision is expected in the coming weeks.

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On January 29, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the French-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System will likely produce joint defense systems.
He noted there is uncertainty about whether FCAS will lead to the development of joint aircraft.
Merz said discussions with France about the future of joint aircraft development are ongoing, and a decision is expected in the coming weeks.