UK, Italy and Japan announce Global Combat Air Programme
Today the UK, Japan and Italy announced formation of an international partnership to develop a next generation fighter aircraft, which in the UK is known as Tempest.
The new Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) builds on substantial progress already made by the Team Tempest partners, following the announcement of that project in the UK at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow.
Commenting on the announcement, ADS Chief Executive Kevin Craven said:
“Today’s announcement will see UK industrial partners play a major role in the delivery of the new Global Combat Air Programme, developing a next generation fighter aircraft.
“This programme is expected to provide tens of thousands of skilled jobs in the UK, vital high value exports, and contribute £26bn to the economy by 2050.
“As the project moves forward ADS will work to ensure that our members, large and small, have access to the fullest range of opportunities for involvement, ensuring the benefits to prosperity are maximised for communities in every part of the UK.”