Canada will join Japan, Britain and Italy¡¯s Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as an observer, the four countries¡¯ defense ministers announced Tuesday, marking the advanced fighter jet program¡¯s first expansion beyond the three founding members.
Meeting in London, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Italian defense chief Guido Crosetto, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting and Canadian Minister of National Defense David McGuinty ¡°welcomed the opportunities arising from this important development,¡± they said in a joint statement.?
¡°With Canada¡¯s participation as an observer, GCAP has entered the next phase of cooperation with third countries,¡± Koizumi told reporters following the announcement.?
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