Canada Joins Global Combat Air Program to Diversify Defense Partnerships
Canada has joined the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as its first observer nation, marking an expansion beyond founding members Italy, the UK, and Japan. The non-binding agreement allows Canada to gain insights into governance, capability development, and industrial frameworks without financial obligations. Canada is expected to contribute flight simulation training technology and testing resources. The program aims to field a sixth-generation combat aircraft by 2035, bridging Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security priorities. 
