FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP
Lorenzo Mariani, Leonardo CEO and general manager, used a media briefing at Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to set…
UK defense plan to unlock fresh GCAP contract before Farnborough Airshow
ROME — The tri-nation industrial consortium behind the GCAP fighter program is set to get its next major…
FCAS future fighter jet collapse: where does Europe’s next-generation air power go next?
With Germany and France agreeing to end the joint development of a crewed sixth-generation fighter jet, which was the…
Germany welcome in GCAP, but new Leonardo boss warns about timing
ROME — The head of Italian defense firm Leonardo has welcomed the possibility of Germany entering the Italo-Japanese-UK…
Britain readies £6 billion package for stealth jet programme with Japan and Italy
The United Kingdom is preparing a major funding package worth nearly £6 billion for its next-generation stealth fighter…
Money starts flowing for new GCAP fighter, as Britain sorts out finances
ROME — Italy, Japan and the U.K. have signed a stopgap contract to keep work going on their…
Germany seeks more F-35 jets as European fighter program falters
BERLIN/WASHINGTON – Germany is considering ordering more U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets, two sources said, a move that would…
Opinion | Self-interest is now the main driver of Britain’s Asia policy
A recent government reshuffle has reopened questions about the depth of Britain’s commitment to Asia. The role of…
Germany Wants a Fleet of New Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters
Key Points and Summary – Germany has approved a €3.75 billion purchase of 20 new Tranche 5 Eurofighter…
Germany explores how to replace France in Europe’s flagship fighter jet project – POLITICO
“We share the assessment that the current situation is unsatisfactory. We are not advancing with this project,” he…