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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The fighter is a collaboration between the UK, Italy, and Japan.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan), with additional contributions from companies like Avio Aero, ELT Group, IHI, MBDA, Mitsubishi Electric, and Rolls-Royce."

Note, concept and design stage, and hasn't been funded to be built yet, afaik.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Yeah, it appears entirely conceptual, but if it gets picked up, we'll be seeing development for the next decade.

I'll be at the Airshow tomorrow so I can check it out further. With BAE UK's involvement, it feels like a cross between the Eurofighter and the F-35.