Canada Considers Joining Global Combat Air Programme Amid U.S. Defense Concerns
Greg Quinn, a former British diplomat, discusses the shifting dynamics in international defense alliances, particularly focusing on Canada's potential involvement in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). This initiative, a collaboration between the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, aims to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft by 2035. Quinn highlights the growing sentiment in Canada and other nations to reduce reliance on U.S. defense equipment, citing the unpredictability of the United States as an ally under President Trump's administration. The GCAP represents an opportunity for Canada to diversify its defense partnerships and gain more control over its military capabilities. 
