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Amid disputes over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), Airbus-Defense CEO Michael Schöllhorn proposes developing two aircraft instead of a single joint fighter with Dassault. He emphasizes the importance of continuing work on the overall project despite disagreements.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that not achieving a joint aircraft with France would not jeopardize Franco-German relations or European defense cooperation. The FCAS aims to establish a connected system by 2040, including drones and a shared data cloud, though chances for a joint aircraft are low. Additionally, the NATO Innovation Fund reported $8.7 billion invested in the defense sector last year, highlighting a growing ecosystem in Europe.