Defense: the dashed hopes of Franco-German cooperation under Emmanuel Macron, from tanks to combat aircraft

The Franco-German defense cooperation is facing significant challenges, with the SCAF fighter jet project officially abandoned and the MGCS tank project stalled. During a parliamentary assembly in Berlin, French and German defense ministers discussed these issues amid a backdrop of longstanding friendship. The divergence in military and industrial interests has led to a halt in collaboration, with potential costs for both projects nearing €200 billion.