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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday to discuss the Global Combat Air Program. The trilateral fighter jet initiative with Italy has encountered delays over Britain's financial contribution.
Japan TimesThe program has encountered delays because Britain has not yet finalized its financial contribution. Britain had planned to announce billions of pounds for the project in late 2025 as part of a 10-year defense investment plan, but the announcement was postponed after a spending dispute between the U.K. defense ministry and Treasury.
Background on the Program The Global Combat Air Program involves Britain, Japan, and Italy in developing a sixth-generation fighter aircraft. Officials from the three nations have continued technical work while funding questions remain unresolved. The meeting comes as the U.K. government works through its defense spending priorities for the coming decade.
english.elpais.comAbelardo de la Espriella defeated Ivan Cepeda 49.66 percent to 48.70 percent in the June 21 runoff. More than 26 million ballots were cast, a 63 percent turnout in the 53-million-person country.
EuronewsChina placed 10 American companies on an export control list and barred 46 others from government procurement projects. The steps follow a Pentagon decision to add Chinese firms to a list of entities accused of supporting Beijing's military.
thehindu.comMediators announced a High Level Committee and technical talks schedule after Sunday sessions in Switzerland. The agreement also created a deconfliction line tied to Lebanon fighting.