Pistorius blames FCAS collapse on industry, ‘too much ideology

Former Airbus head Eberhard von Pistorius has attributed the collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project to excessive ideological influence within the defense industry. He stated that the program suffered from "too much ideology" alongside insufficient focus on practical considerations. Pistorius’s assessment comes after a detailed review examining the challenges faced by France and Germany in their joint effort. The FCAS, a multi-billion euro initiative aimed at developing next-generation fighter jets, experienced significant delays and cost overruns. Von Pistorius emphasized the need for greater pragmatism and reduced political interference to ensure successful future aerospace endeavors.