Key Facts
• Mitsubishi Electric joins UK and Italy for fighter jet development (2025).
• Consortium includes Mitsubishi Electric, Leonardo (Italy), Elettronica Group, and Leonardo UK.
• Named “G-CAP Electronics Evolution (G2E),” based in Reading, UK.
• Focus: “Integrated Sensor & Communication System” for seamless data sharing.
• System ensures adaptability to diverse operational needs across nations.
• G2E collaborates with intergovernmental body “GIGO” and joint venture “Edgewing.”
• Post-development maintenance services are also planned.
Summary
Mitsubishi Electric has partnered with companies from the UK and Italy to form a consortium, “G-CAP Electronics Evolution (G2E),” for the development of next-generation fighter jets. The consortium, comprising Mitsubishi Electric, Leonardo (Italy), Elettronica Group, and Leonardo UK, will focus on designing and developing an “Integrated Sensor & Communication System” to enable seamless data sharing between aircraft. Based in Reading, UK, G2E will also act as a liaison with the intergovernmental body “GIGO” and the joint venture “Edgewing,” responsible for overall aircraft development. The system is being designed to ensure flexibility and scalability to meet varying operational needs across participating nations. Additionally, the consortium aims to provide maintenance services post-development.
