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

Leonardo and Rolls Royce executives foresee partnerships with importing countries

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A model of the Japan-U.K.-Italy-developed fighter jet on display at the Defense Security Equipment International (DSEI) expo in Chiba, Japan. © Reuters

SHINNOSUKE NAGATOMI

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.

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