Japan approves treaty for next-gen fighter development with U.K., Italy

Cost-sharing ratios to be decided later this year, helping set division of roles

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The new fighter will replace Japan's F-2 and the Eurofighter Typhoon. (Photo by Ryo Nemoto)

SHIMPEI KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's upper house on Wednesday approved a treaty to establish a management body for the next-generation fighter jet being developed by Japan, the U.K. and Italy, with discussions now likely to center on how the three countries will share development costs.

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