Canada Discusses GCAP Fighter Development with Japan

Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty discussed the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter development with Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi. The GCAP, a venture between the UK, Italy, and Japan, aims to build a next-generation fighter jet by 2035. Expansion decisions lie with Japan, Italy, and the UK.

At a press conference in Tokyo, Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty revealed discussions with Japanese Minister Shinjiro Koizumi about the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter development project.

The programme is a collaborative effort involving the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, aiming to create a next-generation fighter jet by 2035.

Whether additional nations will be invited to join GCAP will ultimately be determined by Japan, Italy, and the UK, according to McGuinty.