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No talks between Germany and UK, Sweden on fighter jet, German minister says

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Posted on September 23, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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BERLIN (Reuters) -The German government is not in talks with Britain and Sweden to explore alternatives to the Franco-German FCAS programme for the joint development of a sixth generation fighter jet,

Germany Confirms No Discussions with UK and Sweden on Fighter Jet

"No, there are no such talks," he told reporters in Berlin when asked about reports last week by the Financial Times and Politico that Germany was exploring such alternatives.

There will be a meeting in Berlin in October with France, Spain and Germany to discuss how to proceed, he said, adding: "It is clear that, by the end of the year, there must and will be a decision taken."

(Reporting by Sabine SieboldEditing by Maria Martinez and Gareth Jones)

Key Takeaways

Germany is not in talks with the UK and Sweden on fighter jets.
The focus remains on the Franco-German FCAS program.
A meeting with France, Spain, and Germany is scheduled for October.
A decision on the FCAS program is expected by the end of the year.
Reports of alternative discussions were denied by Boris Pistorius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Germany in talks with the UK and Sweden regarding fighter jets?

No, the German government has confirmed that there are no talks with Britain and Sweden about exploring alternatives to the Franco-German FCAS programme.

What is the current status of the Franco-German FCAS programme?

The German minister stated that a meeting will take place in Berlin in October with France, Spain, and Germany to discuss the future of the FCAS programme.

When is a decision expected regarding the fighter jet development?

The minister emphasized that a decision must be made by the end of the year regarding the joint development of the fighter jet.

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