Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet Project
Sector: Government • Location: Warsaw, Poland
Source: Defense News
Poland is considering joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a tri-nation initiative led by Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet. The project aims to involve Poland's defense sector to boost its capacities and innovativeness, addressing delays in aircraft production in Poland. Discussions have taken place with Italian and Japanese stakeholders, a
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Defense News
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Poland is considering joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a tri-nation initiative led by Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet. The project aims to involve Poland's defense sector to boost its capacities and innovativeness, addressing delays in aircraft production in Poland. Discussions have taken place with Italian and Japanese stakeholders, although the status of formal government talks is unclear. The project is currently experiencing a delay in signing a deal between the GCAP International Government Organisation and the Edgewing joint venture, which includes Leonardo, BAE Systems, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | Poland |
City | Warsaw |
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Source | Defense News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-03-26 |
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