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Germany Looks to GCAP for Next-Generation Fighter Future
Aviation News – Germany is considering joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a next-generation fighter initiative led by the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan,...
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How could Germany fit into the GCAP next-generation fighter program?
Airbus wants a significant role if Germany joins the British-Italian-Japanese fighter program, while accommodating MTU could require reopening propulsion arrangements
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier8 Sept
Backtrack? Why Boeing's F-47 Is Being Considered Over This Homegrown 6th-Gen Fighter
As the budget crisis slows down the Global Combat Air Programme, Japan considers the implications of Boeing's rapidly developing F-47 fighter.
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Japan’s GCAP Fighter Takes Shape as a Large, Long-Range and High-Cost Sixth-Generation Aircraft
Aviation News – Japan’s strategic position in the western Pacific is driving the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) toward an unusually large and long-range fighter...
How An Ex-Iberia Boeing 757 Is Shaping Europe's Sixth-Generation Fighter
2Excel and other contractors are modifying an old Boeing 757-200 as a testbed for developing the GCAP/Tempest next-generation fighter.
Swiss visit to Japan fuels speculation over possible GCAP cooperation
Defense procurement chief met government agencies and technology companies during four-day trip
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier8 AugAN
Leonardo Signals Potential Fast-Track Deployment for Sixth-Generation Global Combat Air Programme Fighter Jet
AviationNews – Defence prime Leonardo revealed that partner nations are evaluating options to accelerate the operational deployment of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) sixth-generation...
Singapore in “Exploratory” Talks on Possible GCAP Involvement
The Republic of Singapore has expressed its first interest in joining a 6th Generation fighter programme only a week after Canada joined GCAP as an observer. As reported by Janes on Tuesday, Singapore has begun early discussions on possible involvement in GCAP, with reports suggesting that the talks are currently only “exploratory” and not indicative […]
The Aviationist•James Gray30 JulAN
UK Government Commits £8.6 Billion to Global Combat Air Programme Under New Defence Investment Plan
AviationNews – The British Ministry of Defence has committed £8.6 billion to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), solidifying long-term funding for its next-generation stealth...
Why The GCAP Fighter Gives This Country Something The F-35 Never Could
The plane that will take Japan to the next level of air power.
Canada becomes first observer in GCAP sixth-generation fighter program
Ottawa will gain access to the UK-Italy-Japan project as it reassesses its long-term fighter fleet plans
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier23 Jul
FIA 2026: GCAP leader expects ‘trade-offs’ with the airframe
GCAP electronic evolution lead, Andrew Howard, considered anticipates trade-offs to come with the airframe once technologies reach maturity.
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FIA 2026: Burnham announces Canada will join GCAP programme
Burnham announces Canada will join GCAP programme …
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker22 Jul
Canada Officially Joins GCAP as Observer
Italy, Japan and the UK welcomed Canada’s participation as an Observer in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), marking the first expansion of the trilateral initiative. After reports in the last few weeks about discussions being in progress, Canada has officially joined the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as an Observer. The development marks the first […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso21 Jul
New British prime minister gains early defense win with Canada fighter jet tie-up
Canada has joined the GCAP fighter program as an observer, marking the first expansion beyond the founding members Britain, Italy and Japan.
RAF ‘Looking At’ Requirement for Boom-Equipped Tankers
A Royal Air Force official at the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference 2026 has confirmed that the planned GCAP fighter will be designed for boom refueling, meaning it will not be compatible from the outset with the RAF’s hose and drogue refueling system. Gareth Jennings, Aviation Desk Editor for Janes, quotes an unnamed official […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet16 JulA
Edgewing wins $6.1B contract to advance UK-Italy-Japan GCAP fighter program
Edgewing has secured a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) contract to advance development of the Global Combat Air Program…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope6 Jul
Edgewing secures £4.6bn deal for next stage of GCAP fighter project
A contract valued at £4.6bn ($6.1bn) has been announced for the continued development of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
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Next stage of trinational fighter jet programme takes off
Edgewing has secured a £4.6 billion contract to deliver the next phase of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the trilateral initiative between Italy, Japan and the UK to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft. Awarded by the GCAP Agency, which manages the programme on behalf of the three governments, the 18-month contract will complete the […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm6 JulGCAP partners award £4.6 billion contract for next phase of sixth-generation fighter
Edgewing will lead the next stage of aircraft development under an 18-month agreement funded by the UK, Italy and Japan
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier3 Jul