Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss deepening defense cooperation, particularly concerning the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The GCAP initiative, a joint effort between Japan, the UK, and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035, faces challenges including potential delays in the UK's financial contributions and recent political shifts. Both leaders expressed commitment to the project, with plans to sign an international contract this month to signal continued collaboration. AI
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