Canadian defense minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with Japanese counterpart (opens original article in a new tab)

Canadian defense minister engaged in discussions with Japan about the Global Combat Air Program, a multinational initiative for a next-generation stealth fighter, as potential expansion to include new partners is considered.

• Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty discussed the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) with Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi
• GCAP is a 2022 initiative by Japan, Britain, and Italy to develop a stealth fighter by 2035 led by BAE Systems, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Leonardo
• Italy's defense minister expressed interest in partners sharing development costs for GCAP expansion