What Happened
Canada Expands International Cooperation In Sixth Generation Fighter Program
Canada has formally joined the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as an observer, marking an important milestone in the country’s efforts to deepen its understanding of next-generation combat air capabilities. The GCAP program, a British-Italian-Japanese effort, aims to develop a sixth-generation fighter due to enter service around 2035. Canada’s observer status will give it privileged access to the program, including capability development, industrial collaboration, and long-term delivery plans. This development was first reported by Aviation Week.