France is challenging a German-led plan to build up Europe’s air defences, in another sign of brewing tensions over how the region should counter the threat posed by Russia.
The disagreement will set the backdrop to an air defence strategy conference in Paris on Monday, which partly aims to wrest back momentum from the Berlin-backed European Sky Shield initiative, whose launch blindsided French officials last year.
Convened by President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Paris Air Show, French officials describe the event as a forum for debate among EU defence ministers, US and Nato military officials, and industry executives.
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