What Happened
German Union Urges Clarity on FCAS Direction and Industrial Arrangements
Airbus Defence and Space’s works council has expressed concerns about Dassault’s role in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, citing the need for clear industrial arrangements. The union has urged political leaders to provide clarity on the program’s direction, and German unions have signaled a preference for FCAS without Dassault. Airbus management has also taken a tougher stance on the program, warning that there is no reason to continue without a return to previously agreed governance arrangements. The program’s governance structure and industrial arrangements are currently the subject of ongoing debate, with French officials playing down suggestions of a split and German officials indicating that a decision must be made on the program’s future.