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October 17, 2023 | International, Aerospace

German opposition to Saudi Eurofighter exports a 'real problem' - Airbus CEO | Reuters

Airbus Chief Executive Guillaume Faury hit out at the German government for its strict line on arms exports in a newspaper interview published on Tuesday, with Berlin blocking the delivery of Eurofighter combat aircraft to Saudi Arabia.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/german-opposition-saudi-eurofighter-exports-real-problem-airbus-ceo-2023-10-17/

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