UK Budget Woes Fuel Japanese Frustrations In Trilateral Fighter Pact

Japan harbours growing doubts about the UK’s commitment to the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral effort with Italy to develop next-generation fighters by 2035 and challenge US dominance, amid stalled design contracts due to UK budgetary foot-dragging and a postponed £28bn defence investment plan.Tokyo prioritises a mid-2030s timeline for the jet, contrasting London and Rome’s focus
Japan harbours growing doubts about the UK’s commitment to the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral effort with Italy to develop next-generation fighters by 2035 and challenge US dominance, amid stalled design contracts due to UK budgetary foot-dragging and a postponed £28bn defence investment plan.Tokyo prioritises a mid-2030s timeline for the jet, contrasting London and Rome’s focus
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