More nations willing to join GCAP jet project, Italy says

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1. 1h ago

   Italy Seeks New Partners for GCAP Fighter Project

   Italy is inviting additional nations to join the Global Combat Air Programme. The project is currently a trilateral effort between Italy, Britain, and Japan. The Italian defense minister indicated that expanding the venture would help share costs.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Global Combat Air Programme is led by Italy, Britain, and Japan.
   • Italy is seeking to add more nations to the GCAP project to share costs.
   • The GCAP is a trilateral initiative launched in 2022.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Germany, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Spain are potential candidates for the project.
   • The British government provided essential funding on the day cash flow for the jet was set to run out.
   • The Leonardo chief stated Italy is open to Germany joining the project.
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2. 5d ago

   Italy Open to Expanding GCAP Fighter Jet Project

   Italy is seeking to include more nations in the Global Combat Air Programme, which is currently led by Italy, Britain, and Japan. The Italian defense minister stated that adding partners would help share the costs of the next-generation aircraft.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Global Combat Air Programme involves Italy, Britain, and Japan.
   • Italy is open to more countries joining the GCAP project to increase cost-sharing.
   • Italian defense minister Guido Crosetto said Canada appears to be the most interested country at the moment as an observer.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Leonardo chief stated Italy is open to Germany joining the fighter jet project.
   • Canada is weighing splitting its fighter fleet to broaden partnerships beyond the U.S.
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