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Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
The UK has signaled openness to Germany joining the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Programme to build a sixth-generation fighter jet, reflecting expanding European defence collaboration.
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GCAP is an international coalition, initially between the UK, Italy and Japan, to build a sixth-generation fighter jet. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on October 8, during his first visit to Berlin since taking office, that the UK is "open" to Germany joining the programme, having "indicated" this to Chancellor Friedrich Merz (SCMP, October 8). The potential expansion comes amid broader European defence realignment and coincides with Chancellor Merz's planned trips to Japan and South Korea this month.