Japan’s next-gen fighter progressing on time: Italy, UK defense execs

Japan's next-gen fighter progressing on time: Italy, UK defense execs Japan's next-gen fighter progressing on time: Italy, UK defense execs

TOKYO — The initiative to develop a next-generation stealth fighter jet by Japan, the U.K. and Italy is progressing as planned, executives involved in the program told Nikkei.

Top-level managers from Italian defense contractor Leonardo and British engine supplier Rolls-Royce recently visited Japan to showcase the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and shared their views on how the project is advancing.