Italy expresses full support for Germany joining the Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) for the development of next-generation fighter aircraft.
The Italian government says it fully supports Germany joining the Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) to develop next-generation fighter jets, rejecting reports that Rome tried to block Berlin's participation.
According to the Italian government, it offered to grant Germany primary observer status to facilitate information sharing and accelerate its path towards full membership in the program.