More nations willing to join GCAP jet project, Italy says
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Italy's defence minister announced that more nations may join the Global Combat Air Programme, a fighter jet development project with Italy, Britain, and Japan. Expanding the venture aims to increase cost-sharing among participating countries.
ROME, June 23 - More countries could join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter project involving Italy, Britain and Japan, the Italian defence minister said on Tuesday, stressing that opening the venture to other nations would allow greater sharing of costs.