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Britain is preparing to allocate around \u00a36 billion, or more than $8 billion, for the development of a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Financial Times reported<\/a><\/span>, citing sources familiar with the matter.<\/p>\n

Britain aims to develop the aircraft jointly with Italy and Japan under the long-term Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).<\/p>\n

The programme covers the design and development of the next-generation fighter jet. According to the newspaper, a short-term financing agreement signed in March is due to expire at the end of June.<\/p>\n

Two sources cited by the Financial Times said a new funding agreement for GCAP could be signed by London as part of a broader defence spending package.<\/p>\n

However, the investment agreement for the fighter jet programme still requires approval from the UK Treasury.<\/p>\n

Britain\u2019s BAE Systems, Italy\u2019s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Company are participating in the aircraft\u2019s development. The companies established a joint venture under GCAP in December 2024.<\/p>\n

The programme aims to bring the new-generation fighter jets into service by 2035, challenging US dominance in military technology.<\/p>\n

The Financial Times said funding disputes had caused concern and unease in Japan that the programme could stall.<\/p>\n

A Japanese official said Tokyo was worried that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi\u2019s planned visit to Britain could be cancelled.<\/p>\n

The official said the uncertainty stemmed from questions over whether Keir Starmer would remain in office as prime minister.<\/p>\n

Bloomberg previously reported that Starmer\u2019s position had weakened after the Labour Party\u2019s poor performance in local elections. According to the agency, more than 20% of Labour lawmakers want Starmer to step down.<\/p>\n

One of the most significant blows to Starmer, Bloomberg reported, came during a meeting with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, a longtime ally.<\/p>\n

Sources said Miliband urged the prime minister to set a timetable for his resignation.<\/p>\n

The report also said deteriorating economic indicators and weakening market confidence in Britain had intensified political pressure. Yields on Britain\u2019s 30-year government bonds rose above 5.8%, reaching their highest level in roughly three decades.<\/p>\n

Britain unveiled the concept for its sixth-generation stealth fighter jet in July 2024. The aircraft is scheduled to enter service in 2035.<\/p>\n

The new model is expected to feature a wider wingspan, which is intended to improve aerodynamic performance.<\/p>\n

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Britain is preparing to allocate around \u00a36 billion, or more than $8 billion, for the development of a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Financial Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Britain aims to develop the aircraft jointly with Italy and Japan under the long-term Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). 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