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Japan and UK reaffirm commitment to next-gen fighter jet program

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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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Japan and UK reaffirm commitment to next-gen fighter jet program

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 Français(FR) · Bloomberg ·

    Takaichi hails UK defence ties despite next-gen jet spending uncertainty

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hailed increasing defence cooperation with the UK during a meeting with her British counterpart Keir Starmer on Sunday, amid uncertainty about a new fighter jet programme. “The UK is a very important partner to Japan given the deepening of t…

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