GCAP Agency awards first contract to Edgewing to advance trilateral next-generation combat aircraft programme
The Global Combat Air Programme Agency has awarded its first joint international contract to Edgewing for the development of a next-generation combat aircraft.
Italy approves €8.77 billion funding for GCAP fighter programme with UK and Japan through 2037 – Reuters
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.
Italy weighs €9 billion Global Combat Air Programme investment as future successor to F-35 and Eurofighter fleets
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 expand GCAP partnership to accelerate next-generation fighter engine
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).
Leonardo and partners form GCAP Electronics Evolution consortium to deliver sensing systems
Industry leaders from Japan, the UK and Italy have formed the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) consortium.
GCAP: British industry unveils design of UK’s new Combat Air Flying Demonstrator
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.
GCAP: global headquarters for supersonic fighter jet programme opens in the UK
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.
GCAP: industry partners launch Edgewing joint venture company
The creation of Edgewing represents a significant step in advancing GCAP’s aim to introduce a new combat air system into service by 2035.
GCAP programme: EU approves UK–Italy–Japan joint venture for sixth-generation fighter jet
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.
First export deal for F-47 fighter jet? Trump reportedly proposes sixth-generation aircraft to Japan
US President Donald Trump has reportedly offered Japan the F-47, a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet currently being developed by Boeing.
DSEI Japan 2025: New details emerge on upcoming GCAP joint venture
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.
BAE Systems, Leonardo, and JAIEC form joint venture for Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
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).