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Japan, UK and Italy draw closer to next stage of fighter jet program

Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy are advancing their joint next-generation stealth fighter jet project. The countries have held high-level discussions, and a new agreement to initiate the design phase is expected to be signed by the end of June.

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London says new deal to launch design phase will be signed by end of June

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, right, met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on June 14 and 15, respectively. (Source photos by Nikkei)

TAKAKO GAKUTO and RYOTA OGATA

June 16, 2026 01:02 JST

ROME/TOKYO -- A next-generation stealth fighter jet project backed by Japan, the U.K. and Italy is moving toward the main design phase following top-level dialogues between the three nations.

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Japan, UK and Italy draw closer to next stage of fighter jet program

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