Event Brief
Faltering fighter jet deal casts doubt on EU defense plans
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz may exit the FCAS deal with France, impacting EU defense collaboration.
WHO: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Potential exit from the FCAS flagship deal
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Concerns over EU defense collaboration
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