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GCAP Edgewing Phase 2
Leonardo (via the Edgewing JV with BAE Systems and JAIEC) awarded an 18-month, GBP4.6B GCAP next-generation fighter development phase.
Leonardo, through the Edgewing joint venture with BAE Systems and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. (JAIEC), was awarded an 18-month, GBP4.6B phase-2 development contract for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), following an earlier GBP686M phase in April 2026.
Award detail
- Agency
- GCAP Agency (UK/Italy/Japan)
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- GBP4.6B
- Vehicle
- Awarded
- 2026-07-03
- Period of performance ends
- 2027-12-31
Frequently asked
- What is the GCAP Edgewing Phase 2 contract?
- Leonardo, through the Edgewing joint venture with BAE Systems and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. (JAIEC), was awarded an 18-month, GBP4.6B phase-2 development contract for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), following an earlier GBP686M phase in April 2026.
- Which agency awarded the GCAP Edgewing Phase 2 contract?
- The GCAP Edgewing Phase 2 contract was awarded by GCAP Agency (UK/Italy/Japan).
- How much is the GCAP Edgewing Phase 2 contract worth?
- The GCAP Edgewing Phase 2 contract has a value of GBP4.6B, awarded on 2026-07-03.
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Next stage of trinational fighter jet programme takes off with GBP4.6 billion contract
Leonardo: Next stage of trinational fighter jet programme takes off with £4.6 billion contractVerified2026-07-03