GCAP

GCAP is a multinational fighter jet development program led by the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan to create a next-generation combat aircraft. It is a collaborative effort between these nations to jointly design and produce a new stealth fighter.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as its industrial production phase is beginning, with key partners like Mitsubishi Electric starting manufacturing, and its development timeline potentially being accelerated.

Latest on GCAP

• Japan's Mitsubishi Electric to start industrial build-up for GCAP fighter
• Mitsubishi Electric to start industrial buildup for GCAP fighter
• GCAP timeline could shrink ‘by a couple of years,’ Leonardo CEO says
• CAE hopes Canada’s new GCAP status brings industry business
• What we learned about GCAP at the Farnborough Airshow
• Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter jet project
• Canada to join GCAP next-gen fighter program as observer

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