Japan, UK, Italy agree to step up development of next-generation fighter jet
The defense ministers of Japan, Britain and Italy have agreed to fast-track the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, according to Japanese media.
During a meeting Saturday in the Italian city of Naples, they confirmed plans to finalize the first public-private contract by next year, aiming to deploy the aircraft by 2035, Kyodo News cited Japan's Defense Ministry as saying.