(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Italy, Britain, and Japan on Friday unveiled the Global Combat
Air Program (GCAP), a joint initiative to develop a next-generation
stealth fighter aircraft by 2035, trend reports citing xinhua .
According to a statement from Italy's Council of Ministers, the
program will 'accelerate (the countries') advanced military
capabilities and technological advantages' and 'deepen defense
cooperation, science and technology collaboration, integrated
supply chains, and further strengthen the defense industrial
base.'
Italy said the GCAP will produce economic, industrial and
security benefits in all three countries, including job creation
and increased investment in research and development.
The leading companies involved in the GCAP are Italy's aerospace
and defense giant Leonardo, Britain's BAE Systems, and Japan's
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
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