As Wait for Joint German/French Replacement Aircraft Grows, France Decides to 'Go it Alone'
It's looking possible that France will go solo on the development of its own maritime patrol aircraft, possibly tapping German interests to complete a domestic European alternative to American ISR and ASW aircraft. While many countries have been comfortable with procuring aircraft like the Boeing P-8A Poseidon, the French, in their usual fashion, will likely procure their fleet from Airbus or Dassault. The Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) announced the award of contracts to Airbus Defence & Space and Dassault Aviation for the potential replacement for its current maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) fleet.
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