Merz says Berlin is evaluating participation in the UK-Italy-Japan program, although a decision may not come by early 2027

Agreement follows Canada's entry as the first GCAP observer and could give its aerospace industry a role in future combat air programs

Executives are expected to meet next week to discuss potential Airbus participation in the UK-Italy-Japan next-generation combat aircraft project

Edgewing’s Turin facility is the first of three engineering centers planned by the joint venture created by BAE Systems, Leonardo and JAIEC to design and develop the GCAP fighter

Two experienced fighter pilots will become instructors as Turkey prepares to operate the European fighter alongside its developing KAAN

Brontanax is designed to operate alongside Typhoon fighters ahead of planned flight tests next year

British facilities will handle manufacturing and maintenance of the Swedish jets, with no formal contract yet signed between Sweden and Ukraine.

£686 million deal funds design and engineering work under trilateral UK, Japan and Italy program

£650 million package covers 40 aircraft and supports long-term Typhoon upgrades into the 2040s

Collaboration aims to develop integrated live and synthetic training solutions, supporting UK-based assembly and workforce.