Politics · 5 July 2026
Britain, Italy, Japan award Edgewing £4.6 billion fighter jet contract
Britain, Italy, and Japan have awarded a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing to develop a new Global Combat Air Programme fighter jet. The contract represents significant progress for the sixth-generation stealth fighter project, with the nations aiming for completion by 2035. A commitment of £8.6 billion over four years was made by the UK government towards the programme, ensuring its participation in the tri-nation initiative.
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