Saudi Arabia set to join talks on Japan's next-gen fighter jet

Tokyo arranging for May meeting with Saudi, U.K. and Italian defense officials

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Japan's planned next-generation fighter jet is expected to enter service in 2035. (BAE Systems)

SHINNOSUKE NAGATOMI

TOKYO -- Japan is preparing to bring Saudi Arabia on board upcoming talks with the U.K. and Italian defense chiefs concerning the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, Nikkei has learned.

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