Canada joins UK-led GCAP as observer, signaling Europe’s defense diversification
Britain’s new government uses Farnborough to push the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as Canada joins as an observer, broadening Europe’s bid to diversify away from U.S. weapons with no immediate funding but potential future participation; the show also features a Boeing T-7 pilot-training deal linked to Hawk replacement, signaling continued defense-industry momentum amid cabinet shifts.