Italy weighs €9 billion Global Combat Air Programme investment as future successor to F-35 and Eurofighter fleets

stlbeacon.org - 1/25/2026

According to Euronews, Italy is preparing for a parliamentary decision on whether to invest around €9 billion in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) over the coming decade. The project is described as a costly but strategic attempt to strengthen Italy’s technological autonomy after decades of participation in defence programmes dominated by stronger partners.

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