Italy open to Germany joining fighter jet project, says Leonardo chief

Live updates

1. 1h ago

   Italy signals openness to new partners for GCAP fighter project

   Italy is open to adding new partners to the Global Combat Air Programme. This follows the failure of negotiations between France and Germany regarding the Future Combat Air System. Germany is currently weighing several options for its future combat aircraft needs.

   What's confirmed:

   • Negotiations between Germany and France over the Future Combat Air System project have collapsed.
   • Germany is considering GCAP as a future option for its combat aircraft.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Spain are potential candidates to join GCAP.
   • Canada is signaling interest in joining the sixth-generation fighter program.
   • Germany is buying 15 more F-35s.
   confidence 80%
2. 5d ago

   Italy Open to Germany Joining GCAP Fighter Jet Project

   Italy is welcoming Germany into the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a trilateral project with the UK and Japan. Leonardo CEO Lorenzo Mariani stated that Germany would be a strong partner following the collapse of the FCAS project. The initiative aims to produce a sixth-generation stealth fighter by 2035.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a trilateral initiative involving Italy, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
   • Leonardo CEO Lorenzo Mariani stated Italy is open to Germany joining the GCAP project.
   • The GCAP project aims to deliver a sixth-generation stealth fighter by 2035.
   • The FCAS project involving France and Germany has collapsed.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Germany's entry into the project would result in delays.
   • Germany would bring expertise in systems integration and manufacturing.
   confidence 100%