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Italy and Japan Boost GCAP Funding to €18.6 Billion

1/20/2026

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On Jan 16 in Tokyo, Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, and Takaichi Sanae, the Japanese Prime Minister, praised GCAP progress and set a 2035 first aircraft target.
Italy's defense minister said GCAP funding rose from €6 billion to €18.6 billion.
The Five Star party criticized the rise and questioned the lack of detailed justification.
The funding request will be discussed and likely approved by parliamentary commissions next week.

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Story summary

On Jan 16 in Tokyo, Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, and Takaichi Sanae, the Japanese Prime Minister, praised GCAP progress and set a 2035 first aircraft target.
Italy's defense minister said GCAP funding rose from €6 billion to €18.6 billion.
The Five Star party criticized the rise and questioned the lack of detailed justification.
The funding request will be discussed and likely approved by parliamentary commissions next week.