Le Haillan, France, Oct 9, 2026 (AFP) - France, Germany say battle tank project on track despite claims of collapse

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France and Germany insisted on Friday their joint programme to develop a next-generation battle tank remained on track, despite the collapse of the two countries' flagship fighter jet project. The FCAS fighter jet, to be developed by France, Germany and Spain, was seen as a key test of European efforts to work more closely on defence as they seek to present a united front in the face of a hostile Russia. On Thursday, France's armed forces chief......

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