Dassault Reiterates Goal to Lead Franco-German Warplane Project
Chief Executive Officer Eric Trappier said his company would like to pilot the program with the ability to choose subcontractors and drop any of those that don't perform. Trappier, speaking in a press conference in Paris on Tuesday, denied reports that Dassault was seeking an 80% share in the FCAS project.
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'Any changes in this area would have significant implications on public finances, which is why we need to consider it thoroughly.'
