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Dassault Reiterates Goal to Lead Franco-German Warplane Project
A mock-up of the European New Generation Fighter for the Future Combat Air System by Dassault Aviation, Airbus and Indra Sistemas.
Photographer: Julien de Rosa/AFP/Getty ImagesFrance’s Dassault Aviation SA reiterated it wants to lead the Franco-German next-generation Future Combat Air System fighter jet, giving it sweeping oversight over the project that’s caused friction with partner Airbus SE.
Chief Executive Officer Eric Trappier said his company would like to pilot the program with the ability to choose subcontractors and drop any of those that don’t perform. Trappier, speaking in a press conference in Paris on Tuesday, denied reports that Dassault was seeking an 80% share in the FCAS project.