Indeed. Because of the French Unions. The French President, F. Mitterrand, wanted to protect the SNECMA, the French aviation engines company, wich was nationalized at this moment. Dassault was the initial developper in the Eurofighter project. But the engine manufacturer chosen for the project, was British. This is…

There are people who have been shot for far less in 1914! :D

Wow! Balls!