Germany holds exploratory talks to join the UK‑Italian‑Japanese Global Combat Air Programme.
German officials are exploring entry into the UK-Italian-Japanese Global Combat Air Programme after the French partnership collapsed. BND chief Martin Jäger warned that Russia is conducting a shadow war against Germany and that attacks on German targets are a real and present threat.
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- 5 Oct 2026 · 13:27 UTC
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