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.
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: 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.
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.

