Engine maker says Berlin’s entry could expand export base as Franco-German FCAS project falters

Funding commitment advances trilateral project with Britain and Japan as rival FCAS faces delays

Disputes between German and French industry players threaten the 6th gen fighter project

Tempest jet prototype to fly by 2027 as development advances under GCAP

6th-generation fighter was the subject of conversation with Japanese Prime Minister. Asian country is a partner in the GCAP program, with the United Kingdom and Italy

Guillaume Faury said in an interview that the move would be the 'smart way' to produce an advanced combat aircraft, but predicted difficulties with so many players

Joint venture to be split equally between BAE Systems, Leonardo and JAIEC. Aircraft expected to enter service in 2035

Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint venture between the UK, Italy and Japan, is developing an advanced stealth aircraft to enter service in the mid-2030s

Global Combat Air Program has new conceptual model presented at Farnborough Airshow

Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) will give rise to a stealth aircraft that will enter service by 2035