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Canada joins Japan's next-gen fighter jet program, boosting GCAP initiative

Japan's next-generation fighter jet program, known as GCAP, is seeing increased optimism following Canada's entry into the initiative. This collaboration aims to develop a successor to Japan's aging F-2 fleet and bolster air defense capabilities. The inclusion of Canada, alongside the United Kingdom, is seen as a strategic move by like-minded nations to enhance cooperation amid concerns about the reliability of US commitment to regional security. AI

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Canada joins Japan's next-gen fighter jet program, boosting GCAP initiative

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Why Japan’s fighter jet future looks ‘more optimistic’ with Canada’s entry

    Canada’s decision to take a role in the next-generation Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has eased Japan’s fears over its fighter jet future, while Germany is also reported to be exploring whether it could join the project that also involves Britain and Italy. The moves could g…