Executives are expected to meet next week to discuss potential Airbus participation in the UK-Italy-Japan next-generation combat aircraft project

Edgewing’s Turin facility is the first of three engineering centers planned by the joint venture created by BAE Systems, Leonardo and JAIEC to design and develop the GCAP fighter

Berlin and London are discussing military requirements and industrial workshare, but German officials are also studying alternatives with Spain and Sweden

Airbus wants a significant role if Germany joins the British-Italian-Japanese fighter program, while accommodating MTU could require reopening propulsion arrangements

Defense procurement chief met government agencies and technology companies during four-day trip

Ottawa will gain access to the UK-Italy-Japan project as it reassesses its long-term fighter fleet plans

Edgewing will lead the next stage of aircraft development under an 18-month agreement funded by the UK, Italy and Japan

Defense minister cites Canada, Germany and Saudi Arabia as potential future partners

Joint declaration comes days after reports of setbacks in Europe's rival FCAS project

Mediation between Airbus and Dassault fails to resolve dispute over sixth-generation system, according to report