UK’s Burnham ‘open’ to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet programme
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK is open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a project with Italy and Japan to build a new fighter jet. Burnham met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin and also announced a new UK-Germany security partnership to protect against cyber threats and sabotage.Key Facts
- The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a partnership between the UK, Italy, and Japan to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet with advanced technology.
- Germany may join GCAP after its own fighter jet program with France ended in June.
- Canada joined GCAP as an observer nation in July.
- The new fighter jets will include artificial intelligence and next-generation sensors.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin for their first official meeting since Burnham became prime minister in July.
- The UK and Germany will create a joint security partnership to share information and defend against sabotage, cyberattacks, and other hybrid threats.
- This security focus highlights concerns over threats from Russia, including a recent drone attack Germany linked to Moscow.
- Burnham and Merz will also discuss support for Ukraine, global trade disruptions, and the 2025 Kensington Treaty to strengthen cooperation in science, technology, defense, security, and economic growth.
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