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Global Combat Air Programme

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 December 2025UIN 99958

The question

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.

Answered by Luke Pollard

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.

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