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Starmer to Meet Japan’s Takaichi as Fighter Jet Funding Sputters

Starmer to Meet Japan’s Takaichi as Fighter Jet Funding Sputters
Bloomberg Technology Sunday 14 June 2026, 05:02 UTC By Sakura Murakami, Ellen Milligan 1 min read
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Starmer to Meet Japan’s Takaichi as Fighter Jet Funding Sputters British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on Sunday as uncertainty mounts over their joint fighter jet program with Italy because of doubts about the UK’s commitment. The Global Combat Air Programme — an initiative between the three nations to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035 — has faced roadblocks including delays to Britain’s financial contribution to the project.

Starmer to Meet Japan’s Takaichi as Fighter Jet Funding Sputters British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on Sunday as uncertainty mounts over their joint fighter jet program with Italy because of doubts about the UK’s commitment. The Global Combat Air Programme — an initiative between the three nations to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035 — has faced roadblocks including delays to Britain’s financial contribution to the project.
Starmer (PERSON) Meet Japan’s (LOCATION) Takaichi as Fighter Jet Funding (ORG) British (ORG) Keir Starmer (PERSON) Japanese (ORG) Sanae Takaichi (PERSON) Italy (LOCATION) UK (LOCATION) The Global Combat Air Programme (ORG) Britain (LOCATION)
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