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GCAP programme of the UK, Italy and Japan

Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a defence programme involving United Kingdom, Italy and Japan, currently in the development phase. The lead primes are BAE Systems, Leonardo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Rolls-Royce. Below are its milestones, sources and the contract awards and notices linked to it in our data.

GCAP programme of the UK, Italy and Japan
1
linked awards
5
linked notices
3
nations

Figures counted from our database.

Milestones

  1. 2022

    Programme announced by the three governments

  2. 2023

    Convention establishing the GCAP International Government Organisation signed

  3. 2035

    Target for entry into service

Budget

Funding sits in the national defence budgets of the participating nations. Award values shown here come only from published contract notices.

Contract awards linked to Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)

Newest first, each with its public source.

Programme awards
ContractBuyerContractorValueAwardedEnds

Furnizare echipamente de informatica si comunicatii de tip TEMPEST nivel A/B/C

Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)

TED 29 Sep 2026 (opens the source) 		Ministerul Apararii Nationale - Unitatea Militara 02638 RO BlueSpace Technology USD 37.2m 22 May 2026 May 2030

Notices linked to Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)

Tenders, prior notices and RFIs that name the programme.

Programme notices
NoticeBuyerTypeDeadlineValue

Solicitation: Construct Combat Rescue Helicopter Flight Simulator Facility at Moffett ANGB

NAICS 236220

SAM.gov 15 Oct 2026 (opens the source) 		Department of the Army US RFP 23 d left, closes 13 Nov 2026 n/a

Solicitation: Construct Combat Rescue Helicopter Flight Simulator Facility at Moffett ANGB

NAICS 236220

SAM.gov 8 Oct 2026 (opens the source) 		Department of the Army US RFP 23 d left, closes 13 Nov 2026 n/a

Solicitation: Construct Combat Rescue Helicopter Flight Simulator Facility at Moffett ANGB

NAICS 236220

SAM.gov 5 Oct 2026 (opens the source) 		Department of the Army US RFP 23 d left, closes 13 Nov 2026 n/a

Solicitation: Construct Combat Rescue Helicopter Flight Simulator Facility at Moffett ANGB

NAICS 236220

SAM.gov 29 Sep 2026 (opens the source) 		Department of the Army US RFP 21 d left, closes 11 Nov 2026 n/a

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CPV 30214000

DefenceContractors rec... 29 Sep 2026 (opens the source) 		Ministerul Apararii Nationale - Unitatea Militara 02638 RO Recompete 1309 d left, closes 22 May 2030 169,233,254 RON

Questions about Global Combat Air Programme

Who are the lead contractors on Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)?
BAE Systems, Leonardo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Rolls-Royce, MBDA, Avio Aero, IHI, Mitsubishi Electric, Elettronica. Each prime buys from a wide supply chain of tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers.
Which countries take part?
United Kingdom, Italy and Japan.
What phase is the programme in?
Development. Phase determines what is bought next: development work, production lots, upgrades or support.
How can a supplier get work on Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)?
Mostly through the lead primes and their tier 1 suppliers, and through national industrial participation where a country buys the system. Follow the linked notices and awards here and the defence prime contractors page.
How is the budget reported?
Funding sits in the national defence budgets of the participating nations. Award values shown here come only from published contract notices.
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