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Macron confirms France-Germany sixth-gen fighter project ends
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 7:35 AM ET
Summary: Macron said France and Germany are terminating their joint sixth-generation fighter jet development project.
WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: Confirmed termination of the France-Germany joint sixth-generation fighter jet development project
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The project is being terminated as announced by Macron amid uncertainty about US readiness to defend NATO allies.
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