Germany has launched an independent initiative to develop a new combat aircraft after the collapse of the French-German FCAS defense program.The decision follows years of conflict between Airbus and Dassault Aviation regarding project leadership and technological development priorities.A consortium of domestic firms led by Airbus has submitted a new proposal to the German government to ensure future air combat capabilities.Chancellor
Friedrich Merz plans to unveil the new strategy at the International Aerospace Exhibition in
Berlin to strengthen military sovereignty.