Canada joins Japan, Britain, Italy fighter jet talks as observer

Japan, Britain, Italy and Canada on Tuesday announced Canada's participation as the first observer in the Global Combat Air Program, the trilateral initiative to develop a next-generation fighter jet.The announcement came after a four-way meeting in London attended by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto and Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty."Observer status will provide Canada with enhanced insight into GCAP and an opportunity to deepen its understanding of the program's governance, capabilities …READ FULL ARTICLE