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Oct 8, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Burnham open to Germany joining GCAP
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK was open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the fighter-jet partnership between Britain, Italy and Japan. He made the remarks after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Thursday.
WHO: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham
WHAT: Burnham said the UK was open to Germany joining the GCAP fighter programme.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026
WHERE: Berlin, Germany
WHY: The remarks followed Burnham's meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which the GCAP partnership was discussed.
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