France contests German Scaf cancellation, seeks Rafale successor

Germany abandons the Scaf combat aircraft project, forcing France to rethink its air defense strategy.

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The European program's cancellation creates a deadlock for the planned Rafale successor.

Paris must now evaluate options to keep its military aerospace industry competitive.

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