Japan flags UK delays in next-gen fighter jet programme, raises concerns over timeline

When the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) was established in 2022 by Japan, UK and Italy, the aim was to put ...
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GCAP Breakthrough or Setback? UK Eyes Canada for Next-Gen Fighter Jet

The UK government has expressed openness to Canada joining a major international effort to build a new fighter jet. This project, known as the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), is a collaboration ...
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Japan Considering Naming its GCAP Fighter After the WW2-Era A7M ‘Reppu’: Reports

The A7M Reppu (Strong Gale) was conceived to succeed the legendary A6M Zero, but it never entered service. Reports from Japan, quoting defense officials in deep background, have said the country’s MoD ...
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Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils T-X Jet Trainer Concept at DSEI

Japan has been looking to replace its older T-4 jet trainer, as Tokyo requires more modern aircraft to prepare pilots for the advanced F-35s and the upcoming GCAP. New images recently emerged from the ...