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UPDATED Oct 8, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Oct 8, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
UK open to Germany joining fighter jet scheme
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
The UK is open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme, Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed with Chancellor Friedrich Merz during talks in Berlin. The development comes as Manchester mayor Andy Burnham seeks deeper UK-Germany ties.
WHO: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
WHAT: Starmer discussed the possibility of Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM ET
WHERE: Berlin, Germany
WHY: The talks included discussion of the Global Combat Air Programme and closer UK-Germany ties.
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