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Future Combat Air System Faces Crisis Amid Partner Disputes

2/20/2026

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Story summary

Renewed tensions threaten the Future Combat Air System, the France-Germany-Spain fighter jet project, as partner disagreements rise and Berlin faces withdrawal questions.
The dispute among partners risks delaying the program, complicating funding, and altering timelines.
Apple faces a lawsuit alleging involvement in distributing child sexual abuse material.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to exit the International Energy Agency over its net-zero emissions goal.

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Story summary

Renewed tensions threaten the Future Combat Air System, the France-Germany-Spain fighter jet project, as partner disagreements rise and Berlin faces withdrawal questions.
The dispute among partners risks delaying the program, complicating funding, and altering timelines.
Apple faces a lawsuit alleging involvement in distributing child sexual abuse material.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to exit the International Energy Agency over its net-zero emissions goal.