Dassault CEO Says France Not Interested In Dual FCAS Idea

Eric Trappier

Dassault's Éric Trappier pictured in front of an FCAS fighter model in 2019.

Credit: Eric Piermont/AFP/Getty Images
Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier has rejected a German idea for a two-fighter approach in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, marking the latest twist in the Franco-German saga over a way forward for the ambitious project. “France does not support this idea of two aircraft,” Trappier...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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