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Germany and France aim to refresh defence cooperation

France and Germany are set to discuss future defence collaboration at a government meeting on Friday, following the collapse of a joint fighter jet project.

By 17 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET Updated 17 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET

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Following the failure of a tortured joint fighter jet initiative, officials from Germany and France are meeting on Friday to pursue a new dynamic in their defence partnership. The governments intend to shift focus towards other collaborative plans to strengthen their military ties.

As reported by The Local, the agenda for the joint government meeting includes discussions on bolstering security measures, with a particular focus on nuclear deterrence. Both nations aim to move past previous setbacks to establish a more effective framework for future cooperation.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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