SCAF: why the European fighter will have to remain Franco-French

The SCAF program, meant to replace the Rafale, faces major technological and industrial constraints.

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France will have to retain certain sensitive technologies for reasons of sovereignty and national security.

This fighter aircraft is expected to enter service in the 2030s for European militaries.

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