BAE Systems, Leonardo and JAIEC launch Edgewing JV for GCAP combat aircraft

BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy) and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd. (Japan) launched Edgewing, a joint venture to design and develop the next-generation combat aircraft under the Global Combat Air Programme, with an in-service date of 2035.

“Edgewing will be accountable for the design and development of the next generation combat aircraft and will remain the design authority for the life of the product, which is expected to go out beyond 2070.”leonardo.com

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• leonardo.comGCAP partners launch Edgewing JV for future combat air systemJun 20, 2025

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