Burnham Says UK Is Open to Germany Joining GCAP Fighter Effort with Italy, Japan
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Burnham says UK is open to Germany joining GCAP fighter effort with Italy, Japan
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham declared on October 8, 2026, that the United Kingdom is open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the next-generation fighter jet project Britain is developing with Italy and Japan. Burnham made the remarks at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, during his first visit to the German capital as prime minister. “I’ve indicated to the chancellor our openn…
After the failure of the FCAS project, Germany is looking for new partners for combat aircraft. Britain's Premier Burnham is now opening the door to a billion-dollar project.
Deutsche Welle
INTELLINEWSGermany is looking for a new partner for the development of a modern fighter aircraft. An advance from London now opens up new possibilities. At the same time, Great Britain is relying on a stronger rapprochement with the EU.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that London and Berlin are working together to promote the prospect of Germany joining the joint GCAP (Global Combat Air Program) fighter jet development program, in which Great Britain, Italy and Japan participate. Speaking at a joint press conference in Berlin, with German Chancellor […] The article Great Britain and Germany discuss Germany's inclusion in the GCAP fighter jet program was first published…
Britain has publicly opened the discussion on possible German participation in the GCAP, while Berlin is still evaluating its options. The article Britain — Burnham is positive about Germany joining the 6th generation fighter appeared first on FLIGHT.
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