Edgewing wins the full GBP 4.6B GCAP contract as the fighter moves into design and development

Edgewing/GCAP fighter

The GCAP Agency awarded Edgewing an 18-month contract worth GBP 4.6B (about USD 6.1B) to finish the concept and assessment phase and carry on joint detailed design and development. It follows the GBP 686M bridging contract signed in April.

• Value: GBP 4.6B (about USD 6.1B), 18 months.
• Covers completion of concept and assessment plus joint detailed design.
• The UK's 2026 Defence Investment Plan commits GBP 8.6B to GCAP over four years.