Airbus eyes UK-Japan-Italy fighter jet deal after rival collapse
Airbus chief Guillaume Faury said on Wednesday that the European plane maker could join a British-Japanese-Italian consortium to build a next generation fighter jet after the collapse of a Franco-German rival.
Airbus is exploring a potential fighter jet deal involving the UK, Japan, and Italy, following the collapse of a Franco-German scheme. The German government is currently liaising with other nations regarding possible collaborations, according to Airbus CEO Fabrice Faury. The three countries have already committed over $5.5 billion (€4.7bn) towards the development of the jet, with a target launch date of 2035.
Canada has also joined the programme as an observer. Faury reiterated Airbus' belief in the necessity of a sixth-generation fighter jet for Europe, emphasizing the company's commitment to being part of the solution. The decision on the future of the program rests with the governments, ideally in the near future. Dassault Aviation, representing France, withdrew from the Franco-German partnership in June, opting to work independently with the French state to develop a replacement for the Rafale.
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