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After withdrawing from the joint Franco-German FCAS fighter program, France is launching its own project to develop a next-generation fighter and modernize
France plans a 'Super Rafale' upgrade by 2026 and an AI-powered ACF fighter by 2027, aiming to expand its fleet by over 35% amid evolving European threats.
France is pursuing a sovereign sixth-generation fighter after the FCAS fighter collapse, while Rafale F5 combines planned AI, electronic warfare and drone teaming upgrades to sustain nuclear and carrier airpower. France advances a sixth-generation fighter after the FCAS split, with Rafale F5 bridging nuclear…