🇫🇷🤝🇦🇪 France is on the hunt for a new defense partner after the fallout with Germany
After the flop of the Franco-German fighter jet project FCAS worth around 100 billion euros, France is now in talks with the United Arab Emirates for deeper collaboration in the defense sector. The focus is on developing the next-gen Rafale fighter jet (Rafale F5), which is set to be operational by 2030. (Financial Times)
However, the crisis goes beyond the aviation project: the joint tank program MGCS is also facing delays and political tensions. Experts warn that these issues could be a setback for European defense integration. (Reuters)
As Europe seeks more military independence amid geopolitical uncertainties, Paris is now leaning into flexible partnerships outside the EU to advance its strategic goals. (euronews)
After the flop of the Franco-German fighter jet project FCAS worth around 100 billion euros, France is now in talks with the United Arab Emirates for deeper collaboration in the defense sector. The focus is on developing the next-gen Rafale fighter jet (Rafale F5), which is set to be operational by 2030. (Financial Times)
However, the crisis goes beyond the aviation project: the joint tank program MGCS is also facing delays and political tensions. Experts warn that these issues could be a setback for European defense integration. (Reuters)
As Europe seeks more military independence amid geopolitical uncertainties, Paris is now leaning into flexible partnerships outside the EU to advance its strategic goals. (euronews)