Global Combat Air Programme
Commons · Question 99958 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by James MacCleary
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had recent discussions with his German, Italian and Japanese counterparts on Germany potentially joining the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 18 Dec 2025
As partners we have maintained that we remain open to other partners joining. The UK and our GCAP partners, Italy and Japan, are focused on delivering this vital military capability at pace.