Canada joins GCAP as first observer nation, gaining access to UK-Italy-Japan future fighter programme and industrial framework
Canada has joined the Global Combat Air Programme as its first Observer Nation, giving Ottawa formal access to a UK, Italy and Japan-led sixth-generation fighter project.
GCAP engine demonstrator moves closer to ground tests as Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and IHI complete design reviews
Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and IHI Corporation have moved closer to ground-testing the engine demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.
Leonardo brings GCAP, counter-drone and Michelangelo Dome systems to Farnborough in multi-domain defence push with UK industrial focus
Leonardo will use the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow to set out its multi-domain defence and aerospace strategy.
Canada’s F-35 review brings Tempest into focus, testing Ottawa’s future fighter strategy and GCAP ambitions
Canada has opened the door to a possible role in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the sixth-generation fighter effort led by the UK, Italy and Japan.
Edgewing receives £4.6 billion GCAP contract as UK, Italy and Japan advance next-generation fighter design and development phase
The GCAP Agency has awarded Edgewing a £4.6 billion contract for the next stage of the Global Combat Air Programme.
GCAP explained: UK, Italy and Japan build industrial framework for next-generation fighter programme
The Global Combat Air Programme is a trilateral initiative launched in 2022 by the governments and industries of the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan.
UK commits more than £8 billion to GCAP fighter programme to advance next-generation air combat capability
The UK will invest more than £8 billion in the Global Combat Air Programme over the next four years as part of a wider Defence Investment Plan.
Britain and Japan agree to speed up GCAP fighter programme as part of wider technology and security partnership
GCAP is intended to develop a next-generation fighter through a joint venture involving Britain’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement.
Canada seeks observer role in GCAP fighter program as Ottawa explores future air combat capabilities and partnerships
Canada is seeking observer status in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), according to reports following a March 6 meeting in Tokyo between Shinjiro Koizumi and David McGuinty.
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.