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US and Japan Unite for Next-Gen Fighter Development
6/11/2025
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Story summary
- Italian Air Force Gen. Giandomenico Taricco emphasized the collaborative future of the U.S. F-47 and the GCAP fighter, highlighting their integration rather than competition. With Japan accelerating its GCAP development due to rising tensions with China, a new joint venture led by BAE Systems is set to launch operations, targeting contracts by 2026.
