A 1/10 model of a next-generation combat jet is on display at a booth for the Global Combat Air Program at the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mari Yamaguchi)
Canada mulls observer role in fighter jet program with Italy, U.K., Japan: McGuinty
Apr 27, 2026 | 3:57 PM
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OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty confirms Canada is looking into getting involved in a program run by a coalition of countries to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet.
But McGuinty says Canada has not yet made a final decision on whether to obtain observer status in the Global Combat Air Programme, run by Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy.
The Global Combat Air Programme grew out of Britain’s Tempest program, which was launched to design a replacement for the Eurofighter Typhoon.
McGuinty made the comments today in French when questioned by members of a Senate committee.
