DefenseGerman chancellor confirms GCAP talks as Airbus pushes for quick fighter decisionMerz says Berlin is evaluating participation in the UK-Italy-Japan program, although a decision may not come by early 2027October 29, 2026Read more
IndustryBombardier and BAE Systems explore Canadian role in next-generation combat aircraftAgreement follows Canada's entry as the first GCAP observer and could give its aerospace industry a role in future combat air programsOctober 28, 2026Read more
DefenseGCAP sixth-generation fighter program opens first engineering facility in ItalyEdgewing’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 fighterOctober 11, 2026Read more
DefenseFirst components for Switzerland’s F-35As take shape in ItalyFuselage section and wing for J-6004 are being built at Cameri before the structure is shipped to Fort Worth for final assemblyAugust 17, 2026Read more
DefenseLeonardo and Baykar complete first live crewed-uncrewed teaming flightsM-346 jet and Kizilelma drone flew coordinated missions during tests in TürkiyeJune 22, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada opens talks with Italy on acquisition of M-346 trainer jetsNegotiations could lead to a domestic pilot training capability for the Royal Canadian Air ForceJune 16, 2026Read more
DefenseRomania orders two Leonardo C-27J Spartans for emergency response missionsAircraft will be operated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs rather than the Romanian Air ForceJune 01, 2026Read more
DefenseGCAP agency awards first joint contract to Edgewing for next-generation fighter£686 million deal funds design and engineering work under trilateral UK, Japan and Italy programApril 04, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada set to join GCAP fighter program as observer - reportOttawa will gain access to project led by Japan, UK and Italy, with decision on potential purchase to come laterMarch 31, 2026Read more
DefenseUK expected to approve £1bn Leonardo AW149 helicopter orderYeovil plant set to build 23 AW149s under New Medium Helicopter programmeMarch 01, 2026Read more