France and Germany end joint SCAF sixth-generation fighter project (opex360.com)

• Merz and Macron halt NGF development due to industrial deadlock.
• SCAF combat cloud element retained for interoperability.
• Third failed Franco-German defense program after MAWS and Tiger.

"German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron agreed to end the joint development of the New Generation Fighter (NGF) under SCAF, citing irreconcilable differences between Dassault Aviation and Airbus over work-sharing. The combat cloud pillar will be preserved. This is the third failed Franco-German defense cooperation after MAWS and Tiger Mk3."