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Dassault Aviation to Evaluate Multibillion-Euro Warplane Program with Germany

4/2/2026

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On April 1, 2026, the head of France's Dassault Aviation said the company would take two to three weeks to evaluate the viability of its multibillion-euro warplane program with Germany.
The statement comes as the French government seeks to salvage the project.
The evaluation could determine whether the program proceeds with Germany and shape future defense plans.

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On April 1, 2026, the head of France's Dassault Aviation said the company would take two to three weeks to evaluate the viability of its multibillion-euro warplane program with Germany.
The statement comes as the French government seeks to salvage the project.
The evaluation could determine whether the program proceeds with Germany and shape future defense plans.