The €100-billion FCAS program has collapsed due to unresolved tensions between French and German industrial interests.
German firms have launched 'Team Gen 6' to develop a new fighter jet, signaling a shift toward national-led initiatives.
Coopetition in the European defence industry suffers from a lack of neutral governance structures compared to space projects.
The failure highlights the urgent need for robust institutional frameworks to manage cross-border knowledge sharing and strategic goals.