‘Reality check’ for Japan as Britain’s funding shortfall threatens fighter jet project
Japan is reportedly frustrated with the United Kingdom's commitment to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint fighter jet project. Concerns stem from Britain's potential funding shortfall, which could delay the project's timeline and deployment into the late 2030s or early 2040s. This uncertainty raises national security worries for Japan as it needs to replace its aging fighter fleet amidst increasing regional air power from China. AI
