Germany's reported interest in joining GCAP includes obtaining a share of design work. Reopening the work already agreed by the three existing partners is said to risk a delay of about two years. The concern is that Japan and Italy would object if German participation pushed back delivery. Refusing entry is presented as a possible response if sharing the work increased the programme's duration. These reported and conditional expectations do not establish a confirmed programme decision.
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German GCAP workshare and the risk of delay
A reported German design-work request becomes a question about whether admitting a new partner would delay the existing GCAP agreement.