Germany has threatened to dismiss France from the European Future Combat Air System (SCAF) program, valued at 100 billion euros, if an agreement is not reached by the end of the year, according to a report by @L_ThinkTank on September 19th, 2025. Berlin is reportedly considering alternatives, including Sweden or the United Kingdom, to replace the French Rafale and the Eurofighter combat aircraft by 2040 if the SCAF program falters. This ultimatum comes as negotiations over the next-generation fighter jet program have faced significant challenges. The previous report from @hartpunkt on September 19th, 2025, indicated that Germany is also considering establishing two corps-level combat reconnaissance brigades, equipped with Main Battle Tanks and long-range UAVs, potentially bolstering its military capabilities. However, the new sources focus on the SCAF program's future. A separate, unrelated social media post from @LPDWien on September 19th, 2025, mentioned an educational discussion about smoking under 16 in Ottakring, Vienna.
