Britain's Funding Shortfall Threatens Joint Fighter Jet Project with Japan and Italy

Japan's patience with Britain is being tested as reports indicate that funding shortfalls in London could delay the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a next-generation fighter jet project involving both countries and Italy.

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‘Reality check’ for Japan as Britain’s funding shortfall threatens fighter jet project

Japan’s patience with Britain as a defence partner is being tested after reports that funding shortfalls in London could delay a next-generation fighter jet that both countries are developing with Italy. The Global Combat Air Programme, or GCAP, is intended to deliver a new fighter for the three countries by 2035, but The Telegraph reported on Saturday that the aircraft could be delayed by several years because of uncertainty over Britain’s defence spending plans. The report has raised concer...

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Britain's Funding Shortfall Threatens Joint Fighter Jet Project with Japan and Italy

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