Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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At a news conference in London, United Kingdom, Defence Minister David McGuinty discusses Canada's participation as an observer in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). Canada's observer status allows it enhanced insights into the GCAP's governance, capabilities, industrial framework, and related security requirements.

Also speaking at the event are Guido Crosetto (Italy's defence minister), Koizumi Shinjirō (Japan's defence minister), and Wes Streeting (U.K. secretary of state for defence). (no interpretation)