25 jun 2026
In Japan, Canadian defense minister expresses interest in GCAP sixth-gen fighter project
David McGuinty called the Global Combat Air Programme a “promising initiative.”
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In the latest twist in Canada’s long-running saga to field a new fighter, the country’s defense minister has said that Ottawa is “interested in learning more about” the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) next-generation fighter. GCAP is currently a trinational effort, led by the United Kingdom and involving Italy and Japan. Its centerpiece is the Tempest crewed fighter. A demonstrator for this jet is currently taking shape with BAE Systems in the United Kingdom.
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Canada Throws A Curveball As It Signals Interest In Joining GCAP Sixth-Gen Fighter Program
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