Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy are considering plans to include Canada as an observer in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a sixth-generation fighter initiative aimed at delivering a network-centric combat aircraft by 2035. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The GCAP observer status would enable Canada to access sensitive program data for evaluation purposes, allowing the country to assess the technical, operational, and industrial aspects of the fighter program before making any binding decisions. (Picture source: GCAP) |