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Canada is set to join the GCAP next-gen fighter program as an observer, according to reports. This comes after Ottawa confirmed its first order for 16 Lockheed Martin F-35s and spent the last year reviewing its future fighter jet fleet options.
Canada's participation in the GCAP program could impact the country's future fighter jet capabilities and potentially influence its defense technology acquisitions. The move also reflects the ongoing evolution of global fighter jet programs and alliances.
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