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Franco-German Fighter Jet Project Abandoned Amid Industrial Disagreements

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  • France and Germany have ended their joint fighter jet project due to industrial disagreements.
  • Disagreements between Dassault Aviation and Airbus hindered the project's progress.
  • The collapse undermines European efforts to enhance defense cooperation amid Russian threats.
  • The project's termination comes as Europe faces pressures for greater military independence.
  • French President Macron's vision for European defense integration suffers a major setback.

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