What Happened
Berlin Weighs Joining GCAP or New Airbus Project
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has announced plans to make a fundamental decision on Germany’s next combat aircraft by the end of March 2027. The country is considering two options: joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) or partnering with Airbus on a new project. The decision will have significant implications for Germany’s defense strategy and the European aerospace industry. According to reports from dpa and n-tv, Pistorius aims to clarify Germany’s position on the next-generation fighter, which will replace the Eurofighter Typhoon.