BERLIN, Nov 18 (Reuters) - France, Germany and Spain have concluded contractual talks with industry regarding the development of a new fighter jet dubbed FCAS, according to a letter by Germany's Defence Ministry seen by Reuters on Friday.

"This paves the way for the signing of the industrial contracts ... from Germany's point of view," the letter to parliament, dated Nov. 18, said. (Reporting by Sabine Siebold; Writing by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Louise Heavens)