Germany and France End Ambitious Fighter Jet Project

Berlin. Leaders of Germany and France have decided to end one of Europe's most ambitious defense programs, the construction of a new generation fighter jet. Both countries have taken this step after the long-standing dispute between the defense industry companies involved in the project could not be resolved.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merkh and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the project last week during the European Union-Western Balkans Summit held in Montenegro. According to German officials, Merkh suggested to Macron not to proceed with the joint fighter jet construction plan as there was no possibility of ending the deadlock that had been going on for months between the companies involved in the project.

The French President's office has also confirmed that both leaders had a long discussion on this matter. According to the office, both sides expressed regret that an agreement could not be reached between the European aerospace company Airbus, representing Germany and Spain, and France's Dassault Aviation.

This project was considered the main basis of Europe's largest defense program. Spain was also participating in this plan, estimated to cost around 100 billion euros.