Opgeven van FCAS-gevechtsvliegtuig is "pure domheid", betreurt premier De Wever
Premier Bart De Wever (N-VA) heeft op een conferentie in Brussel scherpe kritiek geleverd op de stopzetting van de ontwikkeling van het nieuwe FCAS-gevechtsvliegtuig. "Ik was enorm teleurgesteld toen ik las dat Frankrijk en Duitsland geen overeenstemming hebben kunnen bereiken over de ontwikkeling. Wat een tijdverlies, wat een arrogantie!", laakte De Wever tijdens een conferentie van de denktank Friends of Europe.
Flemish Prime Minister Bart De Wever has strongly criticized the halt in the development of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet. He expressed deep disappointment that France and Germany could not reach an agreement on the project, calling it a "waste of time" and "pure stupidity." De Wever emphasized the need for European nations to bolster their defense capabilities through joint projects, particularly in air defense, given the current geopolitical climate. He argued that attempting to develop such advanced aircraft independently is unrealistic and ignores the benefits of collaboration.
The FCAS project, a multi-billion euro initiative involving France, Germany, and Spain, aimed to create a networked system of aircraft and drones. However, it has been stalled for months due to disagreements between Airbus and Dassault, the lead manufacturers. Belgium had been participating as an observer since 2023.
The collapse of this major European defense project highlights significant challenges in inter-state cooperation on critical security initiatives, potentially impacting future European military capabilities and strategic autonomy.
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