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Possible international partners for Type 83

The programme is too undefined for a firm answer, but Japan is an attractive possibility and a Britain-Italy-Japan partnership could be considered if cooperation on Tempest succeeds.

Question

If the Type 83 destroyer proceeds, which countries might join the program?

Short answer

The programme is too undefined for a firm answer, but Japan is an attractive possibility and a Britain-Italy-Japan partnership could be considered if cooperation on Tempest succeeds.

Notes

Potential Type 83 partners depend on how Britain structures the programme. Japan is suggested as an interesting country to work with. A Britain-Italy-Japan partnership could be attractive if their cooperation on the Tempest fighter succeeds. Participation in the naval programme remains uncertain.