Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter jet project
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Canada has become an observer to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a sixth-generation fighter jet project involving the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan. Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty signed the agreement in London alongside his counterparts from the partner nations. This move allows Ottawa to diversify its defence partnerships amid growing competition between the US and China over future air power. The GCAP aims to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft by the mid-2030s.
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Canada diversifies defence partnerships amid US-China competition.
Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty signed Canada up as an observer of GCAP in London.
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Canada has become an observer to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) sixth-generation fighter jet project.
South China Morning Post- Canada diversifies defence partnerships amid US-China competition.
- Observer status strengthens ties with UK, Italy, and Japan.
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Loaded language removedCanada has been given a front-row seat to a British-Italian-Japanese effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft, allowing Ottawa to diversify its defence partnerships as the US and China vie for an edge in future air power.
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Canada has become an observer to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) sixth-generation fighter jet project.
South China Morning PostCanadian Defence Minister David McGuinty signed Canada up as an observer of GCAP in London.
South China Morning PostThe GCAP is a joint project involving the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan.
South China Morning PostCanada's participation allows it to diversify its defence partnerships.
South China Morning PostThe US and China are competing for dominance in future air power.
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