GCAP

The official account for the #GlobalCombatAir Programme (GCAP) - the trilateral endeavour to develop a next generation fighter aircraft. 🇮🇹🇯🇵🇬🇧

[Edgewing @EdgewingLtd]

Fresh out of our first panel of the year, we can’t help but be excited about what’s coming up this summer.  
Two months to Farnborough.  
See you there ✈️

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

We were delighted to return to the @AeroSociety’s Future Air and Space Defence Summit for a panel on #GCAP.

Representatives from GCAP Agency, @EdgewingLtd and @IISS_org discussed recent achievements and the future direction of our trilateral fighter jet programme. 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇯🇵

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

The first international contract has been placed for the Global Combat Air Programme.
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Find out more about this important milestone https://t.co/W9SI4SKqTy
#GlobalCombatAir #GCAP

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

It was a pleasure to host Simon Ellard, GM for NETMA, at the GCAP HQ yesterday. Simon and leadership from the GCAP Agency and @EdgewingLtd discussed a range of combat air topics; sharing learning, ideas and experiences.

#GCAP #GlobalCombatAir

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

We were delighted to welcome Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, the UK @ChiefofAirStaff to the GCAP HQ today. ACM Smyth met leadership from GCAP Agency and @EdgewingLtd, received an update on recent progress and held an interactive town hall with employees.
#GlobalCombatAir #GCAP

[Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces @ModJapan_en]

DM Koizumi attended the Trilateral Defense Ministerial VTC with 🇬🇧 SecDef Healey and 🇮🇹 DM Crosetto to discuss #GCAP on Nov 25. The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to work closely together to finalize the necessary arrangements for concluding the GIGO-JV contract.🇯🇵🇬🇧🇮🇹

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

Thanks to everyone who visited the #GCAP stand at #dsei2025 this month.
We showcased technology, welcomed VIPs, updated on our two industrial consortiums, held a GCAP panel discussion and unveiled a new full size replica model aircraft.
A productive DSEI!

#GlobalCombatAir 🇮🇹🇬🇧🇯🇵

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

Looking back on #DSEI2025

@EdgewingLtd CEO, Marco Zoff shares his five takeaways following the Global Combat Air Programme’s presence at DSEI earlier this month.

https://t.co/wFqKptNity

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

From advanced sensors to AI enabled systems - GCAP is delivering cutting-edge technologies for the future battlespace.
At #dsei2025, learn more about the collaboration happening across our industrial partners to deliver the #GCAP next generation fighter jet.
#GlobalCombatAir

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

Earlier this week, Government and industry leaders from across the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) partnership came together at #DSEI2025 to reflect on the progress being made on this truly collaborative international programme.
#GCAP #GlobalCombatAir

[Hiroshi Suzuki @AmbJapanUK]

Impressive full-scale model of 🇯🇵🇬🇧🇮🇹 GCAP fighter jet!! On display at DSEI UK 2025 at #Excel London. Don’t miss it, on till 12 Sep!

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

New GCAP consortium expands the partnership for the detailed design and development of GCAP’s all-new fighter engine.

https://t.co/eyShIikLCk

#GCAP #GlobalCombatAir #DSEI2025

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

📢 Industry partners form domain consortium

At DSEI today, the international industry champions for the #GCAP sensing and communications domain announced that they have embarked on the next stage of their cooperation.

▶️: https://t.co/ENrberxInK

#GlobalCombatAir #dsei2025

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

GCAP lands at DSEI!

Visit the #GlobalCombatAir Programme stand to learn more about the transformational technology being pioneered by our international industry partners.
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#dsei2025 #GCAP

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

Visiting DSEI?

The future of combat air is here. The Global Combat Air Programme is fusing cutting-edge technology with international collaboration to give our forces the edge 🇬🇧🇯🇵🇮🇹.

Discover more at #DSEI2025
#GlobalCombatAir #dsei2025 #GCAP

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

It’s just one week to go until GCAP will be exhibiting at DSEI UK!
Visit us to learn more about the Global Combat Air Programme and the work being developed by our industrial partners in 🇬🇧🇯🇵🇮🇹 to deliver a step-change in combat air power.
#GlobalCombatAir #DSEI2025 #gcap

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

At @airtattoo last week, @ChiefofAirStaff ACM Sir Rich Knighton 🇬🇧 and his counterparts Gen UCHIKURA Hiroaki 🇯🇵 and Gen. S. A. Antonio CONSERVA 🇮🇹 were given an interactive demo on advanced electronics being developed for @GlobalCombatAir.
#riat25 #GlobalCombatAir

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

Today, we proudly launched the joint headquarters that will deliver #GCAP!
From the HQ, trilateral Government teams from the GIGO, and @EdgewingLtd personnel, will drive the next-gen fighter jet programme forward.
The HQ was opened in the UK by @meaglemp.
#GlobalCombatAir
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[GCAP @GCAP_int]

#Italy, #Japan and the #UK welcome the incorporation of Edgewing, a new Joint Venture for #GCAP announced today by Leonardo, JAIEC and BAE Systems.
The new company will drive the programme forward, working alongside the GCAP International Government Organisation
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[Edgewing @EdgewingLtd]

An exciting new partnership has launched that will advance the global defence ecosystem.

Discover Edgewing, a joint venture uniting the strengths of the #UK, #Italy, & #Japan to pioneer a truly capable next generation combat air system.

https://t.co/i4EJIzJrWs

[GCAP @GCAP_int]

Reflecting on #DSEIJapan2025!
Thanks to everyone who visited the #GCAP stand at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo last week!
It was a privilege meeting VIPs and delegates, showcasing the innovative and transformative capability being developed for the trilateral #GlobalCombatAir Programme.