Speaking as the group presented its first-half 2026 results, Andriès said funding tied to FCAS will run out in September 2026. Safran has “the resources to develop only one combat aircraft engine,” Andriès said, adding that the company would prioritize the French roadmap. The CEO also questioned whether French and German engine specifications would remain aligned, describing the point as an open question. (Photo: AeroTime)Safran’s remaining fighter engine effort is the M88 T-REX, unveiled at the Paris Air Show in June 2025 and intended for the Rafale F5 standard. French Air and Space Force officials have separately indicated that a sixth-generation aircraft would require around 11 metric tons of thrust.