French Senator Blames Airbus Germany for FCAS Delays and Governance Issues

A French senator has accused Airbus Germany of failing to produce technical sub-assemblies for the Future Combat Air System, prompting Dassault Aviation to demand stronger governance over the program. The criticism comes as the FCAS faces industrial and political deadlock, with Germany examining long-term alternatives and Paris and Berlin discussing the possibility of separating the fighter from the system-of-systems architecture. The remarks were made during a Senate budget hearing, and Dassault CEO Eric Trappier has previously warned about the need for a leaner governance structure. The comments were first identified by Opex360.