No need for Germans.
The "Financial Times" writes that Italy refused to allow Germany to participate in the GCAP combat project, in which Britain, Italy and Japan already participate as a full partner. Berlin was only offered observer status without participation in the development.
"Italy and Japan fear that German participation could delay the project and reduce the workload for their aerospace businesses.
However, Germany considers observer status "unacceptable" and wants a significant role in industrial production in exchange for funding. ".
The authors of the article also claim that Berlin is looking for alternative options after a partnership with France on a €100 billion battle project fell through in June.