Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet
Sector: Airport • Location: Japan
Source: South China Morning Post
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a multinational project involving Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, and potentially Canada, to develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet dubbed the Tempest. Japan plans to replace its ageing F-2 fleet with this advanced fighter. Canada intends to participate in the consortium, considering the aircraft's suitability for its defense needs, including pot
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- Japan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- South China Morning Post
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Description | The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a multinational project involving Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, and potentially Canada, to develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet dubbed the Tempest. Japan plans to replace its ageing F-2 fleet with this advanced fighter. Canada intends to participate in the consortium, considering the aircraft's suitability for its defense needs, including potential purchase. The project aims to modernize air forces and narrow the gap with China's fast-modernizing air force. A demonstration flight is scheduled for 2027, with a target launch in 2035, although there are doubts about the timeline. |
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Country | Japan |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-04 |
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