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Airbus works with Germany and Spain on next-generation European fighter

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Airbus is working closely with the German and Spanish governments on a next-generation fighter jet for Europe, the company’s chief executive said Wednesday. The statement signals continued cooperation between the manufacturer and the two governments on a future combat-aircraft effort; the report provides no further details on program scope or timing.

Discovered 2026-10-28T12:04:20.392948-07:00 | 2026-10-28T12:04:20.392948-07:00

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  • Government-backed fighter development can shape Europe’s future combat-aircraft industrial base and the allocation of work among national aerospace sectors.
  • Airbus’ close coordination with Germany and Spain makes the project relevant to European defense procurement and collaboration, though the report gives no program schedule, funding or configuration details.

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