Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Next Generation Fighter Jet
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: United Kingdom, Italy, Japan
Source: CPG Click Petróleo e Gás
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is an international military project uniting the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan to develop a sixth generation fighter jet. The project is managed by the joint venture Edgewing, which consolidates design, integration, certification, and airworthiness activities. The fighter is expected to enter service in 2035, replacing existing aircraft in the participatin
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Airport, Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United Kingdom, Italy, Japan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CPG Click Petróleo e Gás
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Description | The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is an international military project uniting the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan to develop a sixth generation fighter jet. The project is managed by the joint venture Edgewing, which consolidates design, integration, certification, and airworthiness activities. The fighter is expected to enter service in 2035, replacing existing aircraft in the participating countries. Production and final assembly will be jointly carried out by BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. |
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Country | United Kingdom, Italy, Japan |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Airport, Aerospace & Defense |
Article published date | 2026-04-11 |
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