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Global Combat Air Programme: Japan

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 October 2025UIN 74181

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which elements of the Global Combat air programme are included within the scope of the Industrial Strategy partnership with the Japanese government agreed in March 2025.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The UK and Japan are pioneering an Industrial Strategy Partnership (ISP) focusing on green and digital transformation, economic security and inclusive regional growth. The ISP aims to deepen UK-Japan industrial and technology collaboration through programmes such as GCAP.

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