Dassault CEO frustrated over fighter talks with Airbus

Dassault Aviation voiced frustration over a dispute with partner Airbus about the next phase of work on the European FCAS fighter project and said it was important to establish clear leadership.

The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) is designed to replace the Eurofighter and Dassault’s Rafale with a combination of manned and unmanned aircraft from 2040. Its main backers are France, Germany and Spain.