Edgewing receives first GCAP next-gen fighter international contract to boost design activities

The international joint venture Edgewing has been awarded its first Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) design and development contract, valued at £686 million. The GCAP Agency, which manages the multibillion dollar flagship project on behalf of the UK, Italy and Japan, issued the contract on Wednesday. It runs until June 2026. Mirroring GCAP’s national sponsors, Edgewing is comprised of England’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd.

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