Germany weighs role in GCAP fighter jet program, says Merz on Japan visit
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced in Tokyo on Wednesday that Germany is evaluating whether to join the Global Combat Air Program , a fighter jet initiative led by Japan, Britain, and Italy.
- Germany began exploring new defense options after a rival Franco-German fighter initiative collapsed earlier this year, prompting the shift to consider the GCAP partnership.
- Earlier this month, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed the UK is open to German participation, while discussions among partners on industrial work-sharing are already at an advanced stage.
- German and Japanese defence ministers will meet soon to discuss the program following talks where Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized promoting mutually complementary defence-industry cooperation.
- Merz cautioned that Berlin might not meet Japan's hoped-for decision timeline by the start of next year, highlighting potential friction in administrative pacing for the project.
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With smiles, bows, and agreements on closer cooperation, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi receives German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Tokyo. The leaders shake hands and even call each other "premium partners," as if they have taken out a trade subscription without advertisements. But amidst the courtesies, open criticism can be heard. The European protection of the automotive industry, which Germany is strongly advocating for, threatens t…
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During a summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and German Chancellor Merz, Chancellor Merz mentioned "cooperation" with the Japan-UK-Italy joint development program for the next-generation fighter jet (GCAP). This raised concerns among Japanese officials who fear delays in the program. Meanwhile…
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