Ottawa will gain access to the UK-Italy-Japan project as it reassesses its long-term fighter fleet plans

Edgewing will lead the next stage of aircraft development under an 18-month agreement funded by the UK, Italy and Japan

Defense minister cites Canada, Germany and Saudi Arabia as potential future partners

Joint declaration comes days after reports of setbacks in Europe's rival FCAS project

Mediation between Airbus and Dassault fails to resolve dispute over sixth-generation system, according to report

£686 million deal funds design and engineering work under trilateral UK, Japan and Italy program

Ottawa will gain access to project led by Japan, UK and Italy, with decision on potential purchase to come later

Engine maker says Berlin’s entry could expand export base as Franco-German FCAS project falters

Funding commitment advances trilateral project with Britain and Japan as rival FCAS faces delays

Disputes between German and French industry players threaten the 6th gen fighter project