The new Eurofighter fighter request from Spain has been enthusiastically received in France, where the press underlines the relief it supposes for the European aerospace industry. The contract signed in December, framed in the Falcon II program, includes 25 aircraft and guarantees activity for production plants in partner countries.
The Spanish decision adds to the commission made by Italy, which reinforces a multinational program that had been in the lack of orders for months. Both contracts reactivate the workload in factories of Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain, generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs in a strategic sector and highly dependent on this type of programs.
In Paris, they emphasize that the Eurofighter, the result of a complex collaboration between four states, is going through a decisive phase: the new orders give oxygen, but do not clear the doubts about its long -term viability.
Between impulse and uncertainty
The economic impact is undeniable. Assembly chains remain active and use employment in regions closely linked to aeronautics. But the challenges persist: finance new technologies, optimize production and, above all, ensure that the plane can compete with state -of -the -art American models.
French experts warn that current, although significant orders are not enough for them to guarantee the future of the consortium. The key will be in case European partners manage to coordinate better, share costs and bet on constant innovation.
The Eurofighter needs to evolve. The integration of more advanced systems, artificial intelligence and new autonomous capacities appears as a must to maintain competitiveness. At the same time, the consortium must expand its international portfolio and conquer new customers outside Europe.
The political and financial commitment of the Member States will be decisive. For the French industry, the Spanish contract is a valuable impulse, but the question remains if it will be enough to ensure that the Eurofighter retains its place as a flagship of European combat aviation in an increasingly disputed market.
