UK, Italy, Japan Launch GCAP Design Phase with €5.3 Billion Contract (opex360.com)

• £4.6 billion contract awarded to Edgewing for GCAP design phase
• UK DIP commits £8.6 billion over four years
• FCAD demonstrator 75% assembled; 2035 operational target

"The trinational Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has awarded a £4.6 billion (€5.3 billion) contract to joint venture Edgewing for the detailed design and development phase of a sixth-generation fighter. The award follows the UK's Defence Investment Plan, which confirmed £8.6 billion in funding over four years. The FCAD demonstrator is 75% assembled, with an operational target of 2035."