Episode

France and Germany's Fighter Jet Program (FCAS) Is Dead || Peter Zeihan

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The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series
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Jun 23, 2026
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Summary

The joint French and German Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a next-generation fighter jet project, has collapsed. Between conflicting national priorities and countless disagreements, the two countries opted to abandon the project. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan