Japan and the UK strengthen ties through new technology and security agreements
日本與英國透過簽署新科技與安全協議深化關係
更新於: 2026年6月15日 上午09:30
On June 14–15, 2026, the United Kingdom and Japan officially entered a new chapter in their bilateral relationship, announcing over £18 billion in strategic investments and technology partnerships.
2026年6月14日至15日，英國與日本正式開啟雙邊關係新篇章，宣布了超過180億英鎊的戰略投資與技術合作。
This comprehensive agreement aims to transform British innovation into commercial reality by leveraging Japanese manufacturing capital.
這項全面性的協議旨在利用日本的製造業資本，將英國的創新轉化為商業現實。
Central to this deal is the UK-Japan Frontier Tech Partnership, which focuses on critical advancements in artificial intelligence, semiconductor production, and quantum computing.
此交易的核心是「英日尖端科技夥伴關係」(UK-Japan Frontier Tech Partnership)，重點在於人工智慧、半導體生產以及量子計算的關鍵進展。
By linking the UK Semiconductor Centre with Japan’s Rapidus facility, both nations hope to secure vital supply chains.
透過連結英國半導體中心(UK Semiconductor Centre)與日本的Rapidus設施，兩國期望能確保關鍵的供應鏈。
Beyond technology, the economic impact is significant, with £9 billion earmarked for offshore wind projects that will bolster green energy and create thousands of jobs.
除了技術外，經濟影響亦十分顯著，其中90億英鎊被撥用於離岸風電計畫，這將強化綠能並創造數千個工作機會。
Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Global Combat Air Programme, aiming for a next-generation fighter jet by 2035.
兩國領導人重申了對「全球空戰計畫」(Global Combat Air Programme)的承諾，目標是在2035年前研發出下一代戰鬥機。
Described by leadership as a 'quasi-allied' partnership, these agreements represent a massive shift from simple cooperation to deep industrial and strategic integration, ensuring both countries remain resilient in an increasingly unstable global environment.
領導階層將此描述為「準盟友」(quasi-allied)關係，這些協議代表著從單純合作向深層工業與戰略整合的重大轉變，確保兩國在日益不穩定的全球環境中保持韌性。
