German and Spanish companies involved in the defunct Future Combat Air System program are urging their governments to continue funding sixth-generation fighter jet expertise.
The companies, including Airbus and Indra, argue that preserving this expertise is crucial for European air combat system security.
The German Defense Minister has outlined several options for acquiring next-gen fighters, including buying F-35 jets from the US, joining the Global Combat Air Programme, or an Airbus-led project.
