Japan, Italy, U.K. launch body to manage next-generation jet project
The three countries aim to deploy the next-generation fighters from 2035. The new body, which includes officials from each country, will sign contracts with private-sector joint…
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Next-gen fighter being developed by Japan, U.K., Italy, could see Saudi sign on as ‘partner’
Japan, Britain and Italy aim to deploy the next-generation fighters from 2035, and they have signed a treaty to establish the GCAP International Government Organization (GIGO),…
56 Chinese cultural relics returned from Italy
The successful return of the artifacts is another collaborative effort following Italy's return of 796 artifacts to China in 2019 since the establishment of an intergovernmental…
Ex-Vice Defence Minister to head body for Japan-UK-Italy fighter jet development project
The project is scheduled to be launched in Britain by the end of the year and will be managed by representatives of the three countries.
President Xi meets Italian PM Meloni, urges commitment to mutual opening-up, cooperation
During their talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, President Xi told PM Meloni that China's readiness to develop bilateral ties, as well as the importance it…
Italian PM Meloni to make official visit to China
A sound and stable China-Italy relationship is in the interests of both countries and peoples, and will contribute to intercivilizational exchanges and mutual learning, Foreign…
Japan, UK, Italy defence ministers confirm 2035 deployment of new fighters
Defence Minister Minoru Kihara said the ministers agreed to make preparations “by the end of this year” to establish an international entity named the GCAP International…
Shanghai and Milan – Designed to connect
As early as 1979, Shanghai and Milan joined hands to become the first pair of sister cities between China and Italy. The friendship has been particularly enhanced in light of the…
Japan to export new fighter jet jointly developed with Britain and Italy
The move marks a turning point in Japan's security policy, which has in principle limited exports of finished lethal products to specific countries, such as joint development…
Japan, Italy agree on security cooperation; Meloni takes up G7 baton from Kishida
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni also agreed to hold the first director general-level meeting between foreign and defense authorities in…