Japan-Italy-UK fighter jet spurs interest from 10-plus countries at air show

DefenseProgram's leader stresses need for exports to recoup project costsA mockup of the next-generation fighter jet being developed by Japan, the U.K. and Italy is exhibited at the Farnborough International Airshow. © KyodoTOMOHIRO EBUCHI and TAKAKO FUJIUJuly 25, 2026 00:33 JSTFARNBOROUGH, U.K. -- The next-generation fighter jet project by Japan, the U.K. and Italy has attracted attention from several more countries, according to the head of the organization overseeing the project, indicating more potential export markets.