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

Berlin and London are discussing military requirements and industrial workshare, but German officials are also studying alternatives with Spain and Sweden

GCAP Program will join efforts of Project Tempest and F-X to give rise to new combat aircraft in 2035