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British Prime Minister Meets Japanese Counterpart on Fighter Jet Funding
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.
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The 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.
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