Canada Fighter Jets

• Canada inks multibillion-dollar deal for F-35 fighter jets. Here’s how much it will cost

  The first aircraft are set to be delivered in 2026, officials said, and the full fleet is expected to reach operational capability between 2032 and 2034.

  Canada

  Jan 9
  
• Did Ottawa pay too much for $7B fighter jet deal? Experts say it’s not that simple

  The Department of National Defence has received authorization to spend $7 billion on an initial set of 16 F-35s and associated gear.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
  
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• Ottawa approves purchase of 16 F-35 jets worth $7B: sources

  The Department of National Defence has quietly received approval to buy 16 F-35 fighter jets and related gear for a price tag of $7 billion, sources tell The Canadian Press.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
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• Canada will not send fighter jets to patrol NATO airspace for Russian incursions

  The RCAF said while it remains ready to deploy NATO committed assets when required, it is not planning to participate in NATO air policing in 2023 at this time.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
• Ottawa pays US$99M as part of renegotiated fighter jet deal

  Ottawa has made a multimillion-dollar payment as part of a renegotiated deal that is expected to see Canada foot more of the bill for developing the F-35 than in previous years.

  Canada

  May 6, 2022
• As Canada moves towards F-35 fighter jet deal, here’s what you need to know

  The Canadian government is starting final talks with Lockheed Martin to buy F-35 fighter jets. But questions remain about cost and what the jet brings to the table for Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2022
• Ottawa entering final talks to procure Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets: minister

  The announcement comes amid escalating questions about the demands placed on the Canadian Forces in the midst of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2022
• Feds say new fighter jet selection is coming, but exact timing still unclear

  Nearly four months after narrowing the selection to two options, no announcement has been forthcoming, leading to concerns about even further delays.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2022
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• Boeing told its fighter jet doesn’t meet criteria to replace Canada’s aging fleet: sources

  U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin and Swedish firm Saab were told they did meet the government's requirements for the $19-billion fighter jet contract.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2021
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• Canada spends another $70M in fighter jet development without commitment to buy

  The federal government has made another multimillion-dollar investment into the development of the F-35 stealth fighter jet, even as it weighs a new extension to the $19-billion competition to replace Canada's aging CF-18s.

  Canada

  May 6, 2020