France and Germany give themselves more time on joint fighter jet (once again)

AI Briefing

• – France and Germany agree to extend their timeline for developing the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint fighter jet project, in a move seen as a sign of their commitment to the project despite initial delays.
• – The extension is expected to increase the project's budget and timeline, with some estimates suggesting it could take until the mid-2030s to complete.
• – The agreement is also seen as a boost to Franco-German relations, with both leaders expressing their determination to see the project through to completion.