UK Proposes Germany Join Joint Fighter Jet Development Project Following a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin that day, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said, "Germany is open to participating in GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme)," adding, "This is a matter we intend to advance together with our partners Italy and Germany." GCAP is a fighter jet development project being pursued by the UK, Japan, and Italy with the goal of deployment by 2035. SBS Oct 9, 2026 1:05 AM
US Loses and Damages 81 Military Aircraft in Iran Conflict... Losses Up to KRW 4.4 Trillion military MQ-9 Reaper drone The United States suffered damage or destruction to 81 military aircraft during the conflict with Iran, incurring losses of up to $3.3 billion, or approximately KRW 4.43 trillion, CNN reported on the 8th local time, citing a Congressional Research Service report. SBS Oct 9, 2026 1:04 AM