The UK, Italy and Japan reach an agreement on a combined $6.1 billion programme to develop a next-generation fighter jet, according to reports from Maldives-based Sun Online and The Express Tribune. The collaboration is presented as a key step toward building a new combat aircraft with planned entry into service in 2035. The UK government is described as welcoming the deal and characterizing it as a milestone for the development effort. Both outlets frame the agreement as part of a broader multinational approach to designing and delivering advanced fighter capability, with responsibilities and timelines linked to the aircraft’s expected operational date. The reports do not provide detailed technical specifications in the available text, but they emphasize the scale of the funding and the shared schedule leading to 2035 service. No further information is included in the excerpts about manufacturing sites, division of work between countries, or specific aircraft features.