Global Combat Air Programme

Global Combat Air Programme Japan Pacífico

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...

Sep 5, 2026 · byAviation News EU

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.

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Aug 14, 2026 · bySimple Flying

Swiss visit to Japan fuels speculation over possible GCAP cooperation

Defense procurement chief met government agencies and technology companies during four-day trip

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Aug 8, 2026 · byAir Data News

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...

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Aug 4, 2026 · byAviation News EU

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 […]

Jul 30, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

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...

Global Combat Air Programme Japan Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

Jul 30, 2026 · byAviation News EU

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.

Jul 24, 2026 · bySimple Flying

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

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Jul 23, 2026 · byAir Data News

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.

Jul 22, 2026 · byAir Force Technology

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FIA 2026: Burnham announces Canada will join GCAP programme

Burnham announces Canada will join GCAP programme … The post FIA 2026: Burnham announces Canada will join GCAP programme appeared first on Aviation Business News .

Jul 22, 2026 · byAviation Business News

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 […]

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Jul 21, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

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.

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Jul 21, 2026 · byDefense News

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 […]

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Jul 16, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

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… The post Edgewing wins $6.1B contract to advance UK-Italy-Japan GCAP fighter program appeared first on AeroTime .

Jul 6, 2026 · byAeroTime

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).

Jul 6, 2026 · byAir Force Technology

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 […] The post Next stage of trinational fighter jet programme takes off appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

Jul 6, 2026 · byAviTrader

GCAP 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

Jul 3, 2026 · byAir Data News

Trinational GCAP Agency Awards Milestone £4.6 Billion Combat Jet Design Contract to Edgewing

Aviation News – The GCAP Agency has awarded a landmark £4.6 billion contract to trinational prime contractor Edgewing to propel the next phase of the...

Jul 3, 2026 · byAviation News EU

GCAP Fighter Project Advances with £4.6 Billion Contract Award to Edgewing

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) sixth-generation fighter project is advancing to its next development stage with a new boost of funding by partners Italy, Japan, and the UK, running through to the end of 2027. Announced on Jul. 3, 2026, the huge new contract will provide for the next steps in finalising the design […]

Jul 3, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

Multibillion-dollar contract secures ‘major step forward’ for GCAP fighter jet

Japan, Italy and the U.K. have handed a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) development contract to their national champions building the GCAP jet.