Italy’s parliament has approved an almost €9 billion funding plan for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint fighter jet project with Britain and Japan whose projected early-phase costs have more than tripled from initial estimates.
According to Euronews, Italy is preparing for a parliamentary decision on whether to invest around €9 billion in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) over the coming decade.
Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and IHI have announced an expanded partnership to accelerate the development of the power and propulsion system for the next-generation fighter aircraft under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
Industry leaders from Japan, the UK and Italy have formed the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) consortium.
BAE Systems, alongside Rolls-Royce, MBDA UK and the Ministry of Defence, has revealed the design of the UK’s new Combat Air Flying Demonstrator, marking a major milestone in its development.
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A new headquarters for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) was officially opened today, marking a key step in the development of a next-generation supersonic stealth fighter jet.
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The creation of Edgewing represents a significant step in advancing GCAP’s aim to introduce a new combat air system into service by 2035.
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European Union has given formal approval to a joint venture involving BAE Systems (Holdings) Limited, Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd, and Leonardo S.p.A.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly offered Japan the F-47, a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet currently being developed by Boeing.
Industry representatives from the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) revealed new details at DSEI Japan 2025 on the future joint venture (JV) that will lead the design and development of the aircraft.
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BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (JAIEC) have agreed to establish a new joint venture company to advance the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
GCAP is set to employ tens of thousands of skilled people across the UK, Italy and Japan, growing industrial skills and technologies for the future.
