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Airbus and BAE to discuss Airbus role in GCAP as Germany weighs joining fighter program

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Airbus and BAE Systems executives are expected to discuss a potential role for Airbus in the Global Combat Air Programme, the next-generation fighter effort led by the UK, Italy and Japan. The talks could shape Germany’s options after the collapse of its rival FCAS partnership with France and Spain.

Discovered 2026-10-25T04:15:03.742693-07:00 | 2026-10-25T04:15:03.742693-07:00

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  • The discussions could clarify whether Airbus—and potentially Germany—has a path into GCAP, changing the program’s potential industrial and national-partner landscape.
  • The reported company-level talks follow UK government discussions with Germany about a possible GCAP role; together, they show interest being explored at both corporate and government levels.

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