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Government agreement on the next generation GCAP programme

The industries of Italy, Japan and UK welcomed the establishment of "GIGO"

The national defence industry leaders on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) –Leonardo (Italy), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) and BAE Systems (UK)- have welcomed the signing of the Convention on the Establishment of the “Global Combat Air Programme - GCAP International Government Organisation (the GIGO)” by their respective governments.Ministers from Italy, Japan and UK signed the treaty, which...

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DefenseGcap: to deliver next generation combat aircraft

The industry partners reach landmark agreement

BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (JAIEC), have reached an agreement to form a new company under a business joint-venture for the Global Combat Air Programme... more

DefenseDefence: joint statement on Gcap aircraft (Global Combat Air Program)

By the Ministers of Italy, UK and Japan

The Defence Ministers of Italy, United Kingdom and Japan, have underwitten a joint declaration about the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP).Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister... more

DefenseAircraft. "GCAP" program may open to others States

Crosetto (Italian Defense): "We are waiting first phase conclusion, then we will evaluate agreement"

The development program for a new generation military combat aircraft, called Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), could open up to other countries. Defense collaboration is being carried out by Italy, Japan... more

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