Japan, UK and Italy Weigh Canada Observer Role in 2035 Fighter Jet Program
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Updated · Nikkei Asia · Jul 1
Japan, UK and Italy Weigh Canada Observer Role in 2035 Fighter Jet Program
3 articles · Updated · Nikkei Asia · Jul 1
Summary
Canada is being considered for observer status in the Japan-U.K.-Italy next-generation fighter program, a role that would give Ottawa access to confidential development-stage data.
The three partners are developing the jet for mass production and deployment in 2035, making the talks an early step toward broader international participation.
Japan, the U.K. and Italy remain the core members of the program, so observer status would expand access without immediately changing the project's membership structure.