Mitsubishi Electric says it will start an industrial “build-up” related to Japan’s role in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint effort to develop a next-generation frontline fighter. The company is described as a key participant in the programme. GCAP is aimed at fielding a new fighter around 2035. The industrial buildup marks a shift from earlier development activities toward expanded manufacturing and production preparation, although details on specific workshare tasks, timelines beyond the start of the build-up, or component scopes are not provided in the available reporting. Both outlets present the decision as part of Japan’s broader participation in GCAP, linking Mitsubishi Electric’s next steps to the programme’s long-term goal of operational deployment by the mid-2030s. No information is included in the provided summaries about costs, budgets, contractual partners, or the location of any production activities. The reporting therefore focuses on the confirmation that Mitsubishi Electric is beginning industrial preparations for the GCAP fighter and reiterates the programme’s target deployment timeline.