Rolls-Royce boss ‘open’ to Germany joining UK’s fighter jet project
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Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç has expressed openness to Germany joining the UK's Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), also known as Tempest, a next-generation fighter jet project involving the UK, Italy, and Japan. Rolls-Royce is building the engine for the jet. Erginbilgiç believes Germany's participation would attract more buyers and boost the project's economic benefits. This comes amid speculation about Germany's potential involvement due to stalled progress on the Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and disagreements over technical requirements. While the UK has signaled openness to new partners, concerns exist that adding Germany could delay the project's 2035 target entry date. European nations are currently increasing defense spending amid geopolitical tensions.
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