https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-next-fighter-jet-puts-its-defense-partnerships-to-the-testContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-next-fighter-jet-puts-its-defense-partnerships-to-the-testhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-next-fighter-jet-puts-its-defense-partnerships-to-the-test#u172875Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:44:11 +0000Germany is exploring participation in the Global Combat Air Programme, a sixth-generation fighter jet project led by the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy. German officials are evaluating the move following tensions in their previous Franco-German fighter project. Airbus is preparing talks with BAE Systems regarding a potential contribution to the program, while Berlin plans defense minister-level meetings with Tokyo. However, Tokyo expresses apprehension that German involvement could push back the strict 2035 entry-into-service deadline for the aircraft, leaving the exact timeline for a final