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GCAP Electronics Evolution receives contract to deliver sensing and communications capability to next-generation fighter aircraft

Projects 10 September 2026

A new contract has been awarded to the companies of the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) consortium – the international collaboration between the national defence electronics champions for Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom – to further develop the integrated sensing and communications for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

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GCAP Electronics Evolution receives contract to deliver sensing and communications capability to next-generation fighter aircraft

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