Airbus eyes UK-Japan-Italy fighter jet deal after rival collapse

What happened: Airbus chief Guillaume Faury said Airbus could join the British-Japanese-Italian Global Combat Air Programme after the collapse of a Franco-German fighter jet scheme. Key numbers: The three GCAP countries have allocated more than $5.5 billion (4.7 billion euros) for the jet, targeting service by 2035. The Franco-German effort collapsed in June. Why it matters: Faury said Germany is in contact with other countries over possible partnerships, and that joining GCAP is a potential solution among others. He said Airbus still wants a sixth-generation fighter in Europe.

Airbus sees opportunity in UK-Japan-Italy fighter jet deal after rival collapse.

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