U.K, Japan, Italy seek to hasten next-gen fighter jet roll out

Talks ongoing over aircraft demonstrator development: British defence ministry

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A series of ejection seat trials took place last year. (Courtesy of BAE Systems)

RHYANNON BARTLETT-IMADEGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

WARTON, U.K. -- The U.K. is in talks with Japan and Italy about jointly developing a next-generation fighter jet demonstrator by 2027, the British Defence Ministry and local industry partners said on Tuesday.

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