Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Sixth-Generation Fighter Development
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Poland
Source: 19FortyFive
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a collaborative effort among the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan to develop a sixth-generation combat aircraft system intended to enter service by 2035. The program aims to replace existing platforms such as the Eurofighter Typhoon and Mitsubishi F-2 with a system of systems including a crewed stealth fighter, uncrewed drones, advanced sensors, and networ
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Poland
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- 19FortyFive
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a collaborative effort among the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan to develop a sixth-generation combat aircraft system intended to enter service by 2035. The program aims to replace existing platforms such as the Eurofighter Typhoon and Mitsubishi F-2 with a system of systems including a crewed stealth fighter, uncrewed drones, advanced sensors, and networked data-sharing capabilities. Poland is considering joining the program to contribute to the development and expand its defense industrial base. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Poland |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2026-03-29 |
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