Global Combat Air Programme Expands Potential Partners

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), spearheaded by Britain, Italy, and Japan, is open to future partnerships, as indicated by Leonardo's director. Italy's defense minister suggested Saudi Arabia as a potential partner. Decisions on new partnerships rest with the respective governments, Leonardo's Guglielmo Maviglia stated at the Farnborough Airshow.

The British, Italian, and Japanese Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is designed for potential expansion to additional partners, according to remarks from Leonardo's programme director on Monday.

In January, Italy's defence minister mentioned that the programme could later include other nations, specifically hinting at Saudi Arabia as a possible participant.

When queried about Saudi involvement, Guglielmo Maviglia, the GCAP programme director from Leonardo, indicated at the Farnborough Airshow in England that such decisions would ultimately be made by the involved governments.

(With inputs from agencies.)