DefenseLondon's defense spending plan lets public-private project ramp upThe next-generation fighter jet being developed by Japan, the U.K. and Italy is intended to be able to outperform the U.S. F-35. © ReutersRYOTA OGATA and TOMOHIRO EBUCHIJuly 1, 2026 00:07 JSTTOKYO/LONDON -- Japan, the U.K. and Italy will extend a contract for joint development of a next-generation fighter jet to the end of 2027, after the British government came out with a delayed defense spending plan that had held up a longer-term agreement, Nikkei has learned.
Japan, UK and Italy to extend next-gen fighter jet contract through 2027
London's defense spending plan lets public-private project ramp up
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