The Aviationist Mar 18 25
The GCAP Program: A Step Toward Europe’s Military Autonomy and Interoperability:
A new study by the Italian Institute for International Affairs analyzes GCAP’s ...
theaviationist.com/2025/03/17/gcap-institute-for-international-affairs-study/
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Talk of Germany joining GCAP fighter program grows, but Japanese concerns persist
japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/04/japan/germany-japan-gcap-fighter-jet/
Fighter Jet Projects: Germany's Options After FCAS Abandonment: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke in Japan about the possibility of building a 6th ...
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Japanese soccer federation official resigns over displeasure with FIFA politics: Germany is examining whether it could play a role in the GCAP fighter jet ...
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Podcast: Beyond Rafale—Meet France's ACF And What It Means For GCAP: Aviation Week editors discuss the evolving European fighter landscape ...
aviationweek.com/podcasts/check-6/podcast-beyond-rafale-meet-frances-acf-what-it-means-gcap
Europe’s fighter jet plans are in disarray. What happens next?: While the UK and Italy are making progress, France and Germany’s joint venture came to nothing ...
theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/08/europe-fighter-jet-plans-france-germany
TWZ Jul 29
Singapore Reportedly Looking Toward 6th Gen Fighter Future With Interest In GCAP Program
twz.com/air/singapore-reportedly-looking-toward-6th-gen-fighter-future-with-interest-in-gcap-program
Canada’s GCAP decision is about relationships, not the F-35: On Monday, the defense minister echoed a call for increased cooperation among middle powers.
defenseone.com/ideas/2026/07/canada-gcap-f-35-relationship/414928/
Canada Joins GCAP As An Observer: Canada has formally joined the Global Combat Air Program as an observer.
aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/canada-joins-gcap-observer
U.K., Italy and Japan award $6.14 billion contract to advance GCAP fighter jet: The contract award comes after a rival Franco-German fighter program collapsed in ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/04/japan/uk-italy-japan-contract-gcap-fighter-jet/
More nations willing to join GCAP jet project, Italy says: More countries could join the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) fighter project involving Italy ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/more-nations-willing-to-join-gcap-jet-project-italy-says
Canada to join GCAP fighter jet program as an observer | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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UK open to Germany joining future fighter project: The UK has said it remains open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme, as uncertainty deepens ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-open-to-germany-joining-future-fighter-project/
GCAP Electronics Consortium Takes Shape: The trinational industry team developing the sensor and communication suite for the fighter at the heart of the Global ...
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AeroTime Sep 09 25
GCAP partners launch propulsion and avionics consortiums: Japan, the UK and Italy launch propulsion and avionics consortiums under GCAP to deliver ...
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The Aviationist Jun 25 25
GCAP Partners Announce ‘Edgewing’ Joint Venture: Edgewing will be accountable for the design and development of the next generation combat aircraft and will ...
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OpinionIndia should join the Global Combat Air Program — but not just yet: GCAP is more than just a weapons platform. It is a statement of strategic autonomy ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/12/india-should-join-gcap/
Japan frets over fighter rollout target and weighs stopgap options, sources say: Japan has growing doubts that its next-generation fighter project with Britain ...
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Europe-Japan GCAP fighter racing against China’s rising air power: The UK, Japan and Italy are turbocharging their sixth-generation Global Combat Air Program ...
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TWZ Apr 28 25
Tempest Future Fighter Aims For “Really Extreme Range,” Twice F-35 Payload: We're getting a clearer picture of what the Global Combat Air Program ...
twz.com/air/tempest-future-fighter-aims-for-really-extreme-range-twice-f-35-payload
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