France, Germany extend FCAS talks

France and Germany are extending talks to resolve disagreements over their joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, according to a POLITICO report. The project, also involving Spain, is meant to replace aircraft like the Rafale and Eurofighter by around 2040 but has been delayed due to disputes between Dassault Aviation and Airbus Defence and Space. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the issue and tasked their defense ministries to continue working on multiple areas of cooperation. Macron stressed that progress is being made and said the project is “not at all” dead, though it may take several more weeks to reach an agreement.