Japan’s Coalition Government Debates Curbs On GCAP Exports

New artist’s impression of the GCAP fighter

New artist’s impressions of the GCAP fighter, referred to as the Tempest in the UK, indicate the platform configuration is firming up as industry determines how best to deliver the program.

Credit: BAE Systems
The junior party of Japan’s coalition government wants a “thorough discussion” about export restrictions for the next generation fighter currently in development by the trilateral Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) with the UK and Italy. The possibility of future GCAP exports dominated a March 7...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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