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Canada mulls observer role in fighter jet program with Italy, U.K., Japan: McGuinty
- Canada is considering observer status in the Global Combat Air Programme, led by Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet.
- Defence Minister David McGuinty stated that Canada has not made a final decision about joining the program as an observer.
- The Global Combat Air Programme evolved from Britain's Tempest project, which was originally aimed at replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon.
- Canada is reviewing a plan to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin while also considering jets from other countries.
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Canad studies a plan to acquire 88 F-35 fighter planes from Lockheed Martin, reported Defense Minister David McGuinty.
·Mexico City, Mexico
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Canada mulls observer role in fighter jet program with Italy, U.K., Japan: McGuinty
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.
·Toronto, Canada
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Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed that Canada is exploring the possibility of participating in a coalition-led program to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft.
·Montreal, Canada
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