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France, UK on board for joint aircraft carrier
they're also going to cooperate on nuclear power, according to this. This comes after DOD reversed themselves and let the Brits bid on fighter engines.
France and Britain announced Friday their intention to work more closely on defence projects and expressed the hope that a joint aircraft carrier programme could begin next year.

Following talks between French President Jacques Chirac, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and key ministers from both governments, Paris and London said the aircraft carrier proposal was an "important symbol" of their co-operation. "This is a vital project for France, the UK and for Europe. The aircraft carriers are an important defence capability that will enhance our ability to act," they said in a joint statement after a summit in Paris. "Our programme of co-operation has now reached the detailed definition phase which is due for completion by the end of the year.

"By then, our industries will have to make an attractive offer enabling programmes to be launched in 2007."
Posted by: lotp 2006-06-09
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