Overview

• At DSEI London on September 9, Leonardo UK, Leonardo Italy/ELT Group and Mitsubishi Electric launched the GCAP Electronics Evolution consortium to deliver the fighter’s ISANKE & ICS architecture.
• Rolls‑Royce, Avio Aero and IHI signed an evolved collaboration that transitions propulsion work to a fully integrated international team and enables direct engagement with Edgewing.
• The engine partners reported centreline demonstrator progress, including a successful combustor test using enhanced additive manufacturing that supports higher turbine temperatures and improved durability.
• G2E will field joint, co‑located engineering teams, with Japan and the UK co‑leading radar development and Italy heading infrared search‑and‑track.
• Leaders of GIGO and Edgewing said the first international contract is the immediate focus, and Edgewing’s CEO expects it to be concluded within three to four months.