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Germany and France aim to refresh defence ties

Following the collapse of a joint fighter jet project, France and Germany are set to focus on new defence initiatives at an upcoming government meeting on Friday.

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

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According to The Local, France and Germany intend to establish a new dynamic regarding their defence cooperation. The move follows the failure of a long-standing joint fighter jet project that previously strained bilateral efforts. During a joint government meeting scheduled for Friday, officials will seek to move past this setback and strengthen other collaborative defence plans. These discussions are expected to include a focus on nuclear deterrence.

The meeting serves as an opportunity for both nations to recalibrate their security partnership. While the fighter jet project has ended, the two countries remain committed to exploring new avenues for military alignment. No further details were provided regarding the specific nature of the future defence agreements.

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