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German defence minister: fate of FCAS fighter jet programme soon clear

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Posted on February 11, 2026

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Last updated: February 11, 2026

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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius indicates the FCAS fighter jet programme's future will be decided soon, with government heads making the final call.

German defence minister: fate of FCAS fighter jet programme soon clear

FCAS Fighter Jet Programme Update

BERLIN, Feb 11 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday that the future of the French-German-Spanish FCAS warplane programme would become clear in the next few days.

Government Decisions Ahead

"The decision now lies with the heads of government," said Pistorius ahead of a defence ministers' meeting in Brussels when asked by journalists whether the project was dead or not.

Minister's Remarks

(Writing by Miranda Murray; editing by Matthias Williams)

Key Takeaways

•German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius discusses FCAS programme.
•Decision on FCAS project expected in the coming days.
•Heads of government to make the final decision.
•FCAS involves France, Germany, and Spain.
•Upcoming defence ministers' meeting in Brussels.

Frequently Asked Questions about German defence minister: fate of FCAS fighter jet programme soon clear

1What is the FCAS fighter jet programme?

The FCAS (Future Combat Air System) fighter jet programme is a collaborative project involving France, Germany, and Spain aimed at developing a next-generation military aircraft.

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German defence minister: fate of FCAS fighter jet programme soon clear

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on February 11, 2026

1 min read

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Tags:innovation financial community Government funding

Quick Summary

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius indicates the FCAS fighter jet programme's future will be decided soon, with government heads making the final call.

German defence minister: fate of FCAS fighter jet programme soon clear

FCAS Fighter Jet Programme Update

BERLIN, Feb 11 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday that the future of the French-German-Spanish FCAS warplane programme would become clear in the next few days.

Government Decisions Ahead

"The decision now lies with the heads of government," said Pistorius ahead of a defence ministers' meeting in Brussels when asked by journalists whether the project was dead or not.

Minister's Remarks

(Writing by Miranda Murray; editing by Matthias Williams)

Key Takeaways

•German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius discusses FCAS programme.
•Decision on FCAS project expected in the coming days.
•Heads of government to make the final decision.
•FCAS involves France, Germany, and Spain.
•Upcoming defence ministers' meeting in Brussels.

Frequently Asked Questions about German defence minister: fate of FCAS fighter jet programme soon clear

1What is the FCAS fighter jet programme?

The FCAS (Future Combat Air System) fighter jet programme is a collaborative project involving France, Germany, and Spain aimed at developing a next-generation military aircraft.