Armaments: Not just "fin or wing": Airbus is pushing for a major role in the new fighter jet
After the FCAS exit, Airbus needs new partners. The UK and Italy are tempting the federal government. Airbus division head Schöllhorn mentions conditions in an interview with the Handelsblatt - and an alternative.
Airbus Defence and Space, Germany's largest arms manufacturer, is at a crossroads as European countries increasingly purchase the American F-35 jet, which is outcompeting Airbus's Eurofighter in many bids. Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schöllhorn is seeking a new partner to develop future drones and fighter jets, with significant development budgets and thousands of German jobs at stake.
Following the failure of the FCAS project with France, UK Prime Minister has offered Germany a collaboration, while the UK, Italy, and Japan are working on the GCAP project. Schöllhorn prefers working with Sweden's Saab, citing their past collaborations.
Written by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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