A flagship headquarters that will support the delivery of a supersonic stealth fighter jet has opened in Reading, where hundreds of skilled personnel will be based. The move is a significant milestone for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – a joint initiative between the UK, Japan and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The facility will host the GCAP International Government Organisation (GIGO) and a joint venture company, called Edgewing that brings together three industry partners: BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy) and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement.

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