Poland Explores Strategic Entry into Next-Generation GCAP Fighter Program AviationNews – Poland has entered high-level negotiations to join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a collaborative effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet. The move signals a major shift in Warsaw's defense strategy as it seeks to move beyond off-the-shelf purchases toward active participation in elite aerospace manufacturing. The Polish government is currently in discussions with the founding partners—

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Italy Approves €9 Billion for Joint UK-Japan Next-Generation Fighter Programme Aviation News – Italy’s parliament has approved nearly €9 billion in funding for the multinational Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a next-generation fighter jet initiative with Britain and Japan, marking one of Europe’s largest current defence investments and underscoring Rome’s long-term commitment to advanced air combat capability. The funding package, valued at almost €9 billion ($10.7 billion), supports Italy’s role in the trilateral programme launched in December 2022 alongside the United Kingdom and Japan.

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