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UK, Japan, Italy Unite for Next-Gen Fighter by 2035

5/29/2025

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The UK, Japan, and Italy are joining forces in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) to create a groundbreaking sixth-generation fighter by 2035. As the consortium, featuring ELT Group and Mitsubishi Electric, pushes forward, they anticipate securing initial contracts for subsystems by year-end, navigating challenges with determination and a spirit of collaboration.

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The UK, Japan, and Italy are joining forces in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) to create a groundbreaking sixth-generation fighter by 2035. As the consortium, featuring ELT Group and Mitsubishi Electric, pushes forward, they anticipate securing initial contracts for subsystems by year-end, navigating challenges with determination and a spirit of collaboration.