GCAP Follow the GCAP with news and analysis from our team, updated as the programme advances. Latest Defence and security add £26.7bn to UK economy as exports surge 105% in a decade News Defence and security add £26.7bn to UK economy as exports surge 105% in a decade ADS September 9, 2025•4 min read French industry stalls FCAS 6th-generation fighter jet over demand for leadership News French industry stalls FCAS 6th-generation fighter jet over demand for leadership Dassault August 28, 2025•3 min read UK watchdog labels Tempest/GCAP sixth-generation programme as high-risk “RED” News UK watchdog labels Tempest/GCAP sixth-generation programme as high-risk “RED” GCAP August 25, 2025•3 min read North Korea accuses Japan of imperial ambitions in 6th-gen GCAP fighter deal News North Korea accuses Japan of imperial ambitions in 6th-gen GCAP fighter deal 6th generation fighter jet July 22, 2025•3 min read GCAP revealed: UK reveals design of Tempest 6th generation fighter jet demonstrator with first flight targeted for 2027 News GCAP revealed: UK reveals design of Tempest 6th generation fighter jet demonstrator with first flight targeted for 2027 6th generation fighter jet July 17, 2025•3 min read Tempest: GCAP picks Reading as command centre for 6th generation fighter jet News Tempest: GCAP picks Reading as command centre for 6th generation fighter jet 6th generation fighter jet July 7, 2025•2 min read Fighter jets, drones and air defence: What NATO’s increased budget means for defence aviation News Fighter jets, drones and air defence: What NATO’s increased budget means for defence aviation 6th generation fighter jet June 24, 2025•4 min read Edgewing: GCAP 6th generation fighter jet moves a step closer as JV formalised News Edgewing: GCAP 6th generation fighter jet moves a step closer as JV formalised 6th generation fighter jet June 24, 2025•3 min read USAF Chief of Staff reveals further NGAD details News USAF Chief of Staff reveals further NGAD details Anduril YFQ-44A May 16, 2025•2 min read The GCAP revealed News The GCAP revealed BAE Systems May 5, 2025•9 min read Italy details its GCAP participation News Italy details its GCAP participation GCAP December 23, 2024•1 min read Industry Partners agree to form a new joint venture to deliver the GCAP next generation combat aircraft News Industry Partners agree to form a new joint venture to deliver the GCAP next generation combat aircraft BAE Systems December 13, 2024•6 min read GCAP technology demonstrator Excalibur completes first modification phase News GCAP technology demonstrator Excalibur completes first modification phase 2Excel News December 10, 2024•2 min read HMG reaffirms commitment to GCAP News HMG reaffirms commitment to GCAP GCAP September 22, 2024•2 min read Future Combat Air for the UK News Future Combat Air for the UK Combat Air September 16, 2024•5 min read Star of Farnborough departs for pastures new News Star of Farnborough departs for pastures new BAE Systems August 7, 2024•1 min read View More Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First name *Last name *Email address *Interests *InterestsAir TransportAviation ServicesBusiness and General AviationDefenceEvent WrapsFuture WorkforceIn the SpotlightInnovation and TechnologyLeadershipManufacturingRegulationRotorcraftSpaceSustainabilityUnmannedUrban Air Mobility *I agree to Aerospace Global News' Privacy PolicySubscribe
