Keir Starmer Reinforces Commitment to Global Combat Air Programme

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed the importance of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) at the Farnborough Airshow, dispelling speculation about its possible axing following a defence review. The GCAP, an international initiative involving the UK, Japan, and Italy, aims for a next-generation aircraft by 2035.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the critical importance of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) at the Farnborough Airshow, amid speculation about its future after a defence review.

Starmer clarified that the programme, involving the UK, Japan, and Italy, was crucial and dismissed rumors of possible axing.

The GCAP, also known as Tempest in the UK, aims for a next-generation fighter jet by 2035, with major defence firms from the involved countries collaborating on the project.

(With inputs from agencies.)