On Monday, the defense minister echoed a call for increased cooperation among middle powers.
Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty and his British, Italian, and Japanese counterparts speak about the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) at Wellington Barracks on July 21, 2026, in London, England.
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July 21, 2026 10:25 PM ET
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Il Canada entra nel programma del caccia Gcap con Italia, Gb e Giappone - Notizie - Ansa.it
Canada entra in programma del caccia Gcap con Italia, Gb e Giappone - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
Canada entra in programma del caccia Gcap con Italia, Gb e Giappone - Notizie - Ansa.it
David McGuinty said Canada's planned F-35 purchase is still under review and will remain so “until we take the time to get it…
Japanese defense chief Shinjiro Koizumi said Canada's new involvement in GCAP was "monumental."
While Ottawa previously confirmed its first order for 16 Lockheed Martin F-35s, it has spent the last year reviewing its future…
David McGuinty called the Global Combat Air Programme a "promising initiative."
GCAP also interests Canada, Germany amid urgency to develop systems away from US
Ottawa joins Global Combat Air Programme as an observer nation.
