TOKYO -- Japanese legislators on Thursday began discussing a treaty to establish a management body for a next-generation fighter jet being developed by Japan, the U.K. and Italy, with the partners hoping to produce a prototype as early as 2026.
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Japan, U.K. and Italy aim for next-gen fighter prototype in 2026
Japanese parliament begins deliberations on treaty to establish management body
The fighter jet is an important project for Japan's defense contractors, which have faced restrictions in joining international projects. © Reuters
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