Italy must take same split as Japan, U.K. in defense pact: Leonardo CEO

More partners in fighter jet program could be way forward, Italian contractor says

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Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jets participate in an air policing mission over the Baltic nations after taking off from a base in Lithuania in September. Leonardo is involved in manufacturing these jets.  © Reuters

RHYANNON BARTLETT-IMADEGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

ROME -- Defense contractors should take an equal split in the Japan-U.K.-Italy program to develop a next-generation fighter jet, the CEO of Italian company Leonardo told Nikkei Asia recently, as a competence assessment is underway to determine the strengths of each partner.

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