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Japan, UK, Italy eye Japanese factory to build fighter jet

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Japan, Britain, and Italy are reportedly considering a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facility in Japan as the central hub for developing and assembling their next-generation fighter jet. Sources close to the matter indicated that the location is expected to serve as the Japanese base for the trilateral defense project.

The initiative is part of the Global Combat Air Program, a joint venture between the three nations aimed at producing advanced military aircraft. Discussions regarding the designated factory highlight ongoing collaboration between Japan, the UK, and Italy as they advance the joint development stages of the fighter jet program.

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