British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to meet Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday to discuss a joint fighter jet effort that also involves Italy, according to multiple reports. The meeting comes as uncertainty persists over the United Kingdom’s commitment and financial contribution to the program, which is described by one outlet as part of the Global Combat Air Programme. Several sources link recent difficulties to questions about whether UK funding timelines and allocations will hold. One report says the project has faced roadblocks, including delays related to the UK’s planned funding for the initiative. Bloomberg and other coverage characterize the situation as mounting uncertainty and note that it centers on doubts about the UK’s commitment to the tri-nation effort. The articles do not provide details on any changes to the program’s design or contractual terms, but they frame the leaders’ meeting as an opportunity to address funding concerns and clarify next steps. No outlet in the provided set reports a decision or outcome from the meeting.