France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation in the face of increasing Russian hostilities and souring ties with the United States.
Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme
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Mon 16:48 - Financial Times
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Mon 18:57 - France 24
Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme
Mon 22:32 - DW All
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Mon 22:32 - DW Top
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