{
    "byline": "Thomas Newdick\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tStaff Writer",
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    "excerpt": "France is accelerating work on the Rafale F5 standard, bringing forward development of a major new configuration of its combat aircraft at a time when the country\u2019s planned next-generation fighter with Germany has effectively collapsed in its original form. The contracts cover the equipment judged to have the highest technical risk, ahead of the overall development contract for the F5 standard, expected for the end of this year.",
    "lang": null,
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    "title": "France Accelerates Rafale F5 Upgrade After Collapse Of FCAS Next-Gen Fighter Project"
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