German Chancellor Seeks Clarity On Future Fighter Requirements

Friedrich Merz during an official visit to the Republic of Moldova. Contributor: Victor Mogildea
Friedrich Merz
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants the military to do a proper requirements assessment for a potential next-generation fighter that he says was lacking when his country embarked on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program with France and Spain. The review needs to go back to basics, Merz told...
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.

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