Japan's Security / Peace & Stability of the International Community
Announcement of joint development of next-generation fighter aircraft
by the leaders of Japan, Italy and the United Kingdom
December 9, 2022
On December 9, 2022, the leaders of Japan, Italy and the UK issued Joint Leader’s Statement regarding cooperation in the joint development of next-generation fighter aircraft by the three countries. On the same day, Japan Ministry of Defense and U.S. Department of Defense issued the Joint Statement on Cooperation for Japan’s Next Fighter Aircraft.
