Belgium joins next-generation European fighter jet programme

Belgium announced on Monday (19 June) it will join the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme to build the next-generation systems of combat and fighter (FCAS), teaming up with France, Germany and Spain.

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EURACTIV.com reporting from Paris
Official opening of the BELUX National A400M Training Center (BNTC)
With this scheme, the countries hope to replace their the French Rafale and German and Spanish Eurofighters from 2040. [EPA-EFE/OLIVIER MATTHYS]

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