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Airbus-Defense CEO Michael Schöllhorn suggests developing two aircraft for the FCAS project instead of one joint fighter. Bundesverteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius states that not pursuing a joint aircraft with France would be manageable.

The FCAS, aimed at establishing a connected system by 2040, may still pursue drone and cloud development with France. Meanwhile, the NATO Innovation Fund reports a significant increase in investment in the defense sector, totaling $8.7 billion in the past year, with Germany contributing €2 billion since 2019.