Japan, Britain and Italy to jointly build next-gen fighter jet by 2035

The three allies are cooperating to develop next-generation warplanes with advanced sensors and cutting-edge technology that will provide performance better than the US’ F-35

Japan, Britain and Italy are set to jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet in a project that holds scope for future cooperation with allies.

In a joint statement, the three countries said the "ambitious endeavour" would "accelerate our advanced military capability and technological advantage" at a time when "threats and aggression are increasing" worldwide. They did not give a cost estimate, but the three countries are already pouring billions of dollars into high-tech fighter jet development, efforts that will come together under the joint project called the Global Combat Air Programme.

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