Airbus and BAE Systems May Discuss Possible GCAP Collaboration
A report says the companies could discuss Airbus's potential role in the UK, Italy and Japan's fighter-aircraft programme in the coming weeks.
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Airbus and BAE Systems are expected to discuss possible collaboration on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), according to a report. The report says discussions could take place in the coming weeks and may include uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Key details
- GCAP is a fighter-aircraft programme involving the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan.
- Airbus Defence and Space CEO Mike Schoellhorn said Airbus would seek a significant role in GCAP, according to the report.
- The report says UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated on October 8, 2026, that the UK was open to Germany joining the programme.
- Partnering with Sweden’s Saab is another option cited for Germany and Airbus.
Airbus Defence and Space CEO Mike Schoellhorn said Airbus would seek a significant role in GCAP.
Why it matters
Airbus’s potential involvement could bring the European manufacturer into discussions around a programme led by the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan. The material does not confirm that the companies have agreed to collaborate.
What happens next
The report says Airbus and BAE Systems could hold discussions in the coming weeks. No further timeline was announced.
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