Japan-Germany Summit: Germany Shows Interest in Joint Next-Generation Fighter Development

A summit between Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi and German Chancellor Merz began on the afternoon of October 28. Germany, which seeks to join the GCAP next-generation fighter program led by Japan, the UK and Italy, is expected to raise the issue. Concerns about possible delays to the project mean Japan has not yet settled its position. The leaders are also expected to discuss closer cooperation on semiconductor supply chains and reducing reliance on China.

• Germany's interest in joining the GCAP fighter project
• Japan undecided due to possible development delays
• Semiconductor supply chain cooperation and reducing dependence on China

日本との次期戦闘機の共同開発にドイツが意欲です。 　高市総理大臣とドイツのメルツ首相の首脳会談が28日午後、始まりました。 　日本・イギリス・イタリアの3カ国が進める次期戦闘機の共同開発計画「GCAP」について、参加を求めるドイツ側が議題にするとみられます。 　ただ、開発計画が遅れる懸念もあり、日本側は対応を決めかねています。 　首脳会談では半導体などの供給網の連携を強化し「脱・中国依存」で一致したい考えです。 [テレ朝NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp