Daniel Fiott

Tag: FCAS

  • Up in the Air: What Could FCAS Mean for Common EU Defence Projects?

    Up in the Air: What Could FCAS Mean for Common EU Defence Projects?

    CSDS POLICY BRIEF • 6/2026 The FCAS project appears to be over, at least in its original incarnation, although technological elements of the project may be salvaged, such as the development of a combat cloud. The case of FCAS serves as a cautionary tale for how to develop collaborative defence…

  • Taking the Pulse: Can European Defense Survive the Death of FCAS?

    Taking the Pulse: Can European Defense Survive the Death of FCAS?

    Europe’s next-generation fighter plane has not even taken off, and it looks as though it will be grounded indefinitely. The drama surrounding FCAS does not bode well for Franco-German defense industrial cooperation. Germany has long sought to use the FCAS project to develop its own national aeronautics industry and skills…