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December 14, 2024 | International, Aerospace

Trilateral joint venture to manage GCAP warplane work from London

Basing the firm in the UK is meant to ensure “maximum alignment" with the UK-based government organization driving the 6th-gen fighter development.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/12/13/trilateral-joint-venture-to-manage-gcap-warplane-work-from-london/

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