The French defense industry is not producing low-cost weapons at scale yet, said Gen. Fabien Mandon.
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Gen. Fabien Mandon also acknowledged France might fall behind Germany as Berlin boosts defense spending.
Demanding allies ditch American-made F35s could undermine enthusiasm for a Paris-led defense initiative.
Several European countries, including Germany, Poland and Sweden, have already started talks with Paris.
A top NATO commander said recently there was no real European alternative.
