# GCAP
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Japan’s New Defense Diplomacy: Shredding the Constraints of the Peace Constitution
Japan is aggressively expanding its defense exports and multilateral military cooperation, using projects like the GCAP fighter to bypass long-standing pacifist constraints. This shift toward a more offensive military posture and global arms marketing represents a strategic 'salami-slicing' of its Peace Constitution.
Trilateral Next‑Gen Fighter Programme Stalls as UK Delays Key Contract, Putting 2035 Target at Risk
The Japan‑UK‑Italy Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has been set back after the planned 2025 contract between its international government body and the trilateral joint venture was delayed for reasons tied to the UK. The postponement imperils the programme’s 2035 deployment goal and raises wider questions about governance, cost‑sharing and strategic timelines in multinational defence projects.