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Canada joins GCAP next-gen fighter program
Canada joins GCAP next-gen fighter program
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Canada is joining the Global Combat Air Program with the U.K., Japan, and Italy as an official "observer" to participate in the early development of a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2035.
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Catherine Mavriplis (English & French)
Full Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Professor Mavriplis's research focuses primarily on aerospace engineering, aerodynamics, and numerical methods applied to fluid dynamics.
“This represents a promising opportunity for Canada, leveraging our strong commitment and advanced aerospace expertise to contribute meaningfully to the development of a world-class fighter jet.”