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.
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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.
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).
Global Combat Air Programme partners unveil new concept model of next generation combat aircraft
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.
BAE Systems selects Systecon Opus Suite for GCAP HQ
Long-term supplier and partner to key Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) stakeholders, Systecon, has been selected by BAE Systems Air to deliver Opus Suite software and services to the GCAP headquarters.
UK, Japan, and Italy sign treaty for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
The UK, Italy and Japan have signed an international treaty for a Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) programme that aims to develop an innovative stealth fighter with supersonic capability.
MBDA and Mitsubishi Electric agree collaboration for Effects Domain to support the design of GCAP core-platform
In this Effects Domain, the three companies will work together to ensure the seamless integration of weapons for the GCAP platform.
Global Combat Air Programme: industry partners agree next steps on collaboration
Defence industry leaders in the UK, Japan and Italy have agreed a trilateral Collaboration Agreement to deliver the concept phase requirements of a next generation combat aircraft.
New multi-million pound investment to boost technologies for the UK’s future combat aircraft
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract extension worth £656 million to BAE Systems to progress the concepting and technology of the next generation combat aircraft.
UK industry to play key role in new Global Combat Air Programme
The UK’s sovereign industry partners, under Team Tempest, will support the development a new Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
Leonardo: industrial partner of the international programme GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme)
Leonardo is a strategic partner in the GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme) which aims to create a new-generation system of systems for multi-domain operations, to be operational by 2035.