# BAE Systems, Leonardo, JAIEC form joint venture for GCAP combat aircraft

BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd agreed to form a joint venture (each holding 33.3%) to design, develop, and deliver the next-generation combat aircraft under the Global Combat Air Programme.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-12-13
- Status: announced
- Products: next-generation combat aircraft
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [BAE Systems](https://endata.com/companies/4538.md) (partner)
- [Leonardo](https://endata.com/companies/18893.md) (partner)
- [Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd](https://endata.com/companies/81748.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [jaiec.com](https://www.jaiec.com/news/global-combat-air-programme-industry-partners-reach-landmark-agreement-to-deliver-next-generation-combat-aircraft/), 2024-12-13: "Today’s agreement is a culmination of many months working together with our industry partners and is testament to the hard work of everyone involved in this strategically important programme."

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