The latest concept for the next-generation combat aircraft being designed and developed by the governments of Japan, Italy, and the UK, and their respective industry leads - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Leonardo and BAE Systems - as part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
The combat aircraft, set to be in service in 2035, will be one of the world’s most advanced, interoperable, adaptable and connected fighter jets in service, boasting an intelligent weapons system, a software-driven interactive cockpit, integrated sensors and a powerful next generation radar capable of providing 10,000 times more data than current systems, giving it a battle-winning advantage.