TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering exporting to Australia a next-generation fighter jet it is jointly developing with the U.K. and Italy, Nikkei has learned, aiming to deepen security relations through the use of common equipment.
Joint project with UK and Italy needs buyers to break even

Canada and Saudi Arabia have also emerged as candidates for exports of the new fighter. (GCAP)
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering exporting to Australia a next-generation fighter jet it is jointly developing with the U.K. and Italy, Nikkei has learned, aiming to deepen security relations through the use of common equipment.