U.K. Builds Demonstrator for GCAP Fighter
Rolls-Royce has announced that the demonstrator for the future GCAP/Tempest fighter jet, with the fuselage structures shown, is under assembly.
GCAP News
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Expo and Air Show
The new concept model of GCAP is unveiled at FIA 2024
The U.K., Italy, and Japan unveiled the prototype of their Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) aircraft, at the Farnborough Airshow.
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Japan Allows for The Export of Future Fighter Jet
The Japan Times reported that Japan’s ruling coalition had approved the export of the future fighter jet to be rolled out of the multi-national GCAP programme.
Unmanned Systems
Japan and the U.S. Cooperate on Unmanned Combat Aircraft
An agreement has been signed with Japan and the U.S. for joint AI development for unmanned combat aircraft to accompany manned fighters.
Defence Politics
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Investment
GCAP Establishes the GIGO for Collaboration
Italy, Japan and the U.K. agreed on the next-generation Global Combat Air Programme GCAP in Tokyo, establishing the GIGO.
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Defence Politics
Japan Faces Uncertainty in Fighter Jet Export Plans
Disagreements between Japan’s ruling parties have brought uncertainty to exporting fighter jets developed under the GCAP program to third-world countries.
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Turkiye Presents Turkish Fighter KAAN to NATO Countries
Turkiye has recently presented the Turkish Fighter KAAN to NATO countries at the International Fighter Conference 2023 in Madrid.
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Sweden Leaves UK’s 6th-Gen Fighter Jet Program
While reportedly Germany joins the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), Sweden leaves the UK-led sixth-generation fighter program.
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Bilateral Relations
Saudi Arabia Insists on Joining the GCAP
Saudi Arabia wants to participate in the UK-led GCAP. The United Kingdom and Italy welcome the addition of the oil-rich country, but Japan has reservations.
