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U.K.’s Burnham says he is open to Germany joining joint fighter jet program

First reported 8 Oct, 14:40 UTCUpdated 2d ago4 sources

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There has been mounting speculation that the program could open the door to Germany after a rival Franco-German fighter program collapsed in June.

Excerpt from The Japan Times

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From the Left
Andy Burnham hints at Germany joining AI fighter jet quest following Russia strikes

Andy Burnham has said he is open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme (Gcap), which is working on a new sixth-generation fighter jet to maintain aerial superiority over Russia

From the Center
Burnham signals ‘openness’ to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet program

Germany needs a replacement program for next-generation fighter jets after the FCAS project with France collapsed earlier this year.

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  1. South China Morning PostCenterHKMostly factual
    UK signals ‘openness’ to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet programme (opens South China Morning Post in a new tab)

    The United Kingdom is “open” to Germany joining an international coalition to build the next generation of fighter jets, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced. Speaking in Berlin on Thursday, during his first visit to the German capital since taking office, Burnham said he “indicated” to Chancellor…

  2. Politico EuropeCenterBEHigh factuality
    Burnham signals ‘openness’ to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet program (opens Politico Europe in a new tab)

    Germany needs a replacement program for next-generation fighter jets after the FCAS project with France collapsed earlier this year.

  3. The MirrorLeftGBMixed factuality
    Andy Burnham hints at Germany joining AI fighter jet quest following Russia strikes (opens The Mirror in a new tab)

    Andy Burnham has said he is open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme (Gcap), which is working on a new sixth-generation fighter jet to maintain aerial superiority over Russia

  4. The Japan TimesCenterJPHigh factuality
    U.K.’s Burnham says he is open to Germany joining joint fighter jet program (opens The Japan Times in a new tab)

    There has been mounting speculation that the program could open the door to Germany after a rival Franco-German fighter program collapsed in June.

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