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November 1, 2023 | International, Aerospace

Treaty on GCAP jet fighter project to be signed by end-2023, Italy says | Reuters

A treaty for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) jet fighter programme will be signed in Tokyo by the end of the year, Italy's defence ministry said on Wednesday.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/treaty-gcap-jet-fighter-project-be-signed-by-end-2023-italy-says-2023-11-01/

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