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UK, Italy, and Japan Collaborate on Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet, Targeting 2035 Delivery, HQ to Be Based in the UK

The United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan have officially launched a trilateral partnership to jointly develop a sixth-generation fighter jet, aiming for delivery by the end of 2035. The project, part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), will be led by a newly formed joint venture headquartered in the UK, with an Italian CEO. The European Commission has approved the formation of the company, with each party holding an equal 33.3% stake. The new aircraft may also be exported in the future, marking a significant step in global high-tech defense collaboration.

2025年6月4日 來源: ZAKER

On June 2, the European Commission approved the establishment of a joint venture between BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan’s Organization for the Promotion of Aircraft Industry, aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter jet. The new company will serve as the primary contractor and system integrator for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), with a delivery goal set for the end of 2035.

According to the Commission's statement, the aircraft will primarily serve the UK, Italian, and Japanese governments, with potential future sales to other strategic partners globally. The joint venture will operate on an equal-share basis (33.3% each), be headquartered in the UK, and initially led by an Italian CEO.

Meanwhile, France, Germany, and Spain are also advancing similar next-generation fighter programs, raising questions about Europe's capacity to simultaneously manage multiple high-end defense projects.

This cross-continental cooperation reflects the growing momentum in global defense collaboration, offering high potential for long-term attention and discussion.

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