UK open to Canadian involvement in new fighter jet project

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-open-to-canadian-involvement-in-new-fighter-jet-project/

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  2. As a Canadian, this is great news getting in on a Gen6 fighter at the expense of dropping the F35 program.

    There’s a shit ton of resources that we can provide that would help those other 3 countries involved tremendously.

  3. Honestly i appreciate the gesture but the FCAS program with Germany and France is where I’d prefer to be. 

  4. I’m honestly surprised it’s taken this long for more CANZUK-type partnerships like this to develop.

  5. Curious as to what they’ll churn out. Should be interesting.

  6. Both the liberals and conservatives have cut the military budget every year for the last 25+ years. It’s not just the conservatives, it’s not just the liberals, it’s both.

  7. As long as it looks like a maple leaf—aerodynamics be damned.

  10. I read 3 April’s fools article from this publication today…I hope this ain’t the #4

  12. Yes please. Recent events show that an over-reliance on US technology makes countries vulnerable to Russian influence.

    We will likely proceed with a lower procurement of interim F35’s and then pivot to whatever common platform our European NATO partners are deciding on.

  13. They will debate about the name of illusionary fighter for about 15 years lol…..will not happen at all.

  16. This seems like a no brainer for Canada to participate in as a primary partner.

  17. By 2035? Will this be ready in time for the American invasion of Canada and Europe?

  18. Cool, but what is the point?

    Canada needs replacement fighters now, not in the late 2030s. Whatever they end up buying to replace the old hornets that are falling apart and need to be replaced ASAP, will still be too new to replace when the Tempest is actually in production.

  21. Sigh. This is what acting like stupid assholes does, America: you drive off your closest allies.

  22. For this to be of any use we would need a national aeuropace program, or are we just gonna lobby for Bombardier to have a seat at the table. Personally I’m not a fan of funding a privately owned company to pad our military spending

  23. i think Canada should do a rip-off rapid dragon project and sell it Europe, perun’s latest video mentioned it and I think it makes sense, you can build big jet planes, work on that and Cruise missiles, contract to bombardier ?

    rapid dragon

    [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_Dragon_(missile_system)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_Dragon_(missile_system))

    Europe does not have a strategic bomber

  24. This is being stretched a bit into something it isn’t. This is the [entire exchange](https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-03-25/41364):

    > Q: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has considered inviting Canada to contribute to the Global Combat Air Programme.
    >
    > A: All three Global Combat Air Programme nations have highlighted an openness to working with other nations, while keeping us on track with the programme delivery schedule and helping us deliver future military capabilities.

    That’s not a specific “we’re open to Canada”, it’s a vague “we’re open to working with anyone as long as it doesn’t delay delivery past 2035”.

  25. Love it.

    As a collective, we should always prioritize doing business with each other and avoiding the US wherever possible.

  26. UK-Italy-Japan-Canada fighter program would be nice to get rolling.

  27. Make a bomber with frayed cut-off denim to straddle the perimeter of the U.S.A. with a payload called the Daisy Duke Nuke (‘em).

  30. Canada ha strong ties with the Britain. In the past we manufactured their aircraft designs. Canada has a huge Italian Community and many Canadians speak Italian. Canada has industrial partnerships with Japan with Honda and Toyota plants. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries acquired Bombardier’s Regional Jet Program has offices in Canada. Canadian Universities have Aerospace Degree Programs The roots are here to make this work.

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