GCAP is a UK-Italy-Japan-led effort to field a Tempest-class stealth fighter, with Canada as observer; Germany potentially joining.
British Prime Minister has expressed openness to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) during talks with German Chancellor Merz in Berlin. The GCAP group, currently comprising the UK, Italy and Japan, may welcome Canada as an observer. Leaders discuss security ties, hybrid threats, and Ukraine support, with a Kensington Treaty ratification also on the agenda.