UK, Italy, Japan award $6.1bn contract for GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet
A joint venture called Edgewing, formed by BAE Systems, Leonardo, and JAIEC, has been awarded a £4.6 billion contract to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft. The deal is being funded collectively by the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan. The contract marks a major milestone in the Global Combat Air Programme, known as GCAP. The programme aims to deliver a fully operational sixth-generation combat aircraft by 2035.
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