UK defense plan to unlock fresh GCAP contract before Farnborough Airshow
The UK, Italy, and Japan are moving to finalize a new Global Combat Air Programme contract ahead of the upcoming Farnborough Airshow.
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The United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan are formalizing an industrial framework for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). This collaborative effort focuses on the development of a next-generation fighter jet, which includes the integration of hypersonic missiles and drone wingmen technology.
Coverage from Defense News, Nikkei Asia, The Japan Times, and The Times highlights that the new contract will extend the program through 2027. Reporting from Lancashire Business View notes that this commitment is expected to provide a boost to the regional defense sector.
The next steps involve the formal unlocking of the contract agreement prior to the Farnborough Airshow. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date of the contract signing or the specific financial value of the commitment.
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Quick answers
What countries are involved in the GCAP?
The program is a collaboration between the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan.
What technologies are associated with the new fighter jet?
According to reports, the project includes development of hypersonic missiles and drone wingmen.
When does the new contract run until?
The contract extension is planned to run through 2027.
Coverage (7)
- BAE’s next-generation combat jet lifted by defence funding boost Financial Times · 17h ago
- GCAP explained: UK, Italy and Japan build industrial framework for next-generation fighter programme Defence Industry Europe · 17h ago
- GCAP green light boosts Lancashire defence sector Lancashire Business View · 17h ago
- Hypersonic missiles and drone wingmen: inside the Tempest jet programme The Times · 17h ago
- Japan’s trilateral fighter jet program locked in following U.K. funding commitment The Japan Times · 17h ago
- Japan, UK and Italy to extend next-gen fighter jet contract through 2027 Nikkei Asia · 17h ago
- UK defense plan to unlock fresh GCAP contract before Farnborough Airshow Defense News · 17h ago
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