Starmer to Meet Japan’s Takaichi as Fighter Jet Funding Sputters (opens original article in a new tab)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as concerns grow over the UK's delayed funding for the joint fighter jet program with Italy, causing uncertainty and frustration among partners.

• British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi amid uncertainty over UK's commitment to joint fighter jet program with Italy
• UK's delayed financial contribution to Global Combat Air Programme has caused funding issues for the project and other defense programs
• Japan and Italy have expressed frustration with UK's slow progress on funding, while Japan has allocated significant funds for the project