Japan, UK Forge ‘Golden Age’ in Defense Ties in Series of Firsts
At a time when Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security are increasingly interlinked, Japan and the UK have entered a “new golden age” in defense cooperation.
UK Unveils Future Fighter Demonstrator With Stealth Design, Digital ‘Brains’
The UK has lifted the veil on a new combat air demonstrator concept, built to test stealth shaping, digital flight systems, and advanced manufacturing techniques for future fighter jets.
GCAP Partners Launch ‘Edgewing’ Joint Venture to Design Next-Gen Fighter Jet
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) partners, comprising the UK, Italy, and Japan, have launched the “Edgewing” joint venture.
Boeing to Test Drones for Japanese ‘Loyal Wingman’ Experiment
Japan has awarded Boeing a contract to test aerial drones for the manned-unmanned teaming research and development.
UK, Italy, Japan to Develop Next-Generation Fighter Jet
The UK, Italy, and Japan on Friday launched a joint venture to develop a supersonic next-generation fighter jet by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Japan, UK, Italy to Accelerate Development of Next-Gen Fighter Jet
Japan, the UK, and Italy have agreed to expedite their joint development of a cutting-edge fighter jet to enhance their defense capabilities.
BAE Unveils ‘Evolved’ Design of Futuristic Tempest Fighter Jet
BAE Systems has unveiled a new concept model of its Tempest next-generation fighter aircraft featuring an “evolved design."
Systecon to Support Global Combat Air Programme Life Cycle Management
Swedish software and tech services provider Systecon has announced its support for the Global Combat Air Programme.
Leonardo to Maintain British Military’s Flight Mission Data Toolkits
UK Defence Equipment & Support has awarded Leonardo a contract to maintain flight mission data toolkits for British military pilots.
Global Combat Air Programme Might Include More Countries
Italy, Japan, and the UK are considering opening up the Global Air Combat Programme jet fighter initiative to other countries.
Italy, Japan, UK Sign Deal Bolstering Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter Program
Italy, Japan, and the UK have agreed to further strengthen their shared goal of developing the next generation of stealth fighters.
Japan Plans Indigenous Air-to-Air Missile for Sixth-Gen Fighter
Japan plans to develop an indigenous air-to-air missile to arm the next-generation fighter jet it has been developing with the UK and Italy.
