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Germany and France seek 'new dynamic' on defence after fighter jet failure

France and Germany will seek to move on from the collapse of a tortured joint fighter jet project and bolster other joint defence plans – including nuclear deterrence – at a joint government meeting on Friday.

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What happened France and Germany will seek to move on from the collapse of a tortured joint fighter jet project and bolster other joint defence plans – including nuclear deterrence – at a joint government meeting on Friday.
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CenterGermany and France seek 'new dynamic' on defence after fighter jet failure

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The Local GermanyNews report · Jul 17, 7:11 AM

Germany and France seek 'new dynamic' on defence after fighter jet failure

France and Germany will seek to move on from the collapse of a tortured joint fighter jet project and bolster other joint defence plans – including nuclear deterrence – at a joint governmen...

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The Local (Europe)News report · Jul 17, 7:11 AM

Germany and France seek 'new dynamic' on defence after fighter jet failure

France and Germany will seek to move on from the collapse of a tortured joint fighter jet project and bolster other joint defence plans – including nuclear deterrence – at a joint governmen...

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Jul 17, 7:11 AM: The Local Germany joined the source map.

Jul 17, 7:11 AM: The Local (Europe) joined the source map.

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