Airbus backs split solution for faltering FCAS fighter programme

Dassault Aviation SA

19/02/2026 06:43

PARIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Airbus AIR.PA would support a "two-fighter solution" for Europe's faltering FCAS fighter programme if governments request it, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said on Thursday.

The comments during a results presentation follow a dispute between Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain, and French partner Dassault Aviation AM.PA over leadership of the core warplane component of a planned system of fighters and drones.

 (Reporting by Tim Hepher; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

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