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UK says Germany could join Britain, Italy and Japan’s GCAP fighter program

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK was open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme after meeting Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin. The partnership between Britain, Italy and Japan is developing a next-generation fighter, and German participation would expand the program’s national coalition.

Discovered 2026-10-08T05:04:41.642790-07:00 | 2026-10-08T05:04:41.642790-07:00

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  • Germany joining would expand the national partnership behind GCAP, currently shared by Britain, Italy and Japan.
  • The UK’s statement signals openness to a change in the program’s membership; the article does not specify any decision, terms or timeline for Germany to join.

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