Unprecedented alliance / Great Britain, Italy and Japan join forces for a new super-fighter

2022-12-09 23:26:39Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Unprecedented alliance / Great Britain, Italy and Japan join forces for a new
The UK, Italy and Japan team up for a new super-fighter

The UK, Italy and Japan have formed an "unprecedented alliance" to develop and build a new fighter jet that uses artificial intelligence.

This was announced by the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, confirming the latest rumors in the international media. According to Sunak, the joint venture aims to create thousands of UK jobs and strengthen security ties.

"Our three nations have long and close relations based on the shared values ​​of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Today we are taking the next step in strengthening our tripartite partnership. We announce the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), an ambitious project to develop a new generation combat aircraft by 2035," the three leaders of the respective countries said in a joint statement.

The new fighter jet will be called the Tempest and should be operational in 2035, with the development phase starting in 2024, and will replace the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, as well as carry the latest weapons.

Work on its construction has already begun with the aim of creating a fighter jet that will offer speed, use advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to assist the human pilot when they are overwhelmed or under extreme stress.

It can also fly without the assistance of a pilot if required and can launch hypersonic missiles.

Building such a complex aircraft is very expensive, so Britain has sought partners in Italy and Japan, a significant move at a time when Britain is building close ties with allies in the Indo-Pacific region, concerned about a more powerful China. safe.

Other countries may still join the program. France, Germany and Spain are working together on their own special design, as is the United States.

For the UK, this deal is not only about security, but also about the economy. The hope is that the development of a new fighter jet could create and support thousands of UK jobs, as well as opening the door to more arms exports.


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