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F-35 fighter jet review ongoing despite promised summer deadlineOttawa says the review continues as federal bureaucrats examine the plans and consider the military's needs, despite the defence minister suggesting a deadline of Sept. 21.CanadaSep 24, 2025
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Canada’s defence review makes case to stick with F-35 jets: reportThe F-35 is the most advanced fighter of its type, and buying another jet from a European rival would incur extra costs in training, supplies, and maintenance.CanadaAug 7, 2025
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F-35 review ‘understandable’ for many, but would it risk Canada’s security?Prime Minister Mark Carney's request for a review of the U.S. F-35 fighter jet contract reflects souring U.S.-Canada relations, but has raised national security concerns.CanadaMar 18, 2025
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Canada’s F-35 fighter jets to cost $74B over 45-year lifespan: PBOThe parliamentary budget officer has pegged the lifetime cost of Canada's new fleet of F-35 fighter jets at $73.9 billion over 45 years.CanadaNov 2, 2023
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Can F-35 jets help fix military recruitment woes? Defence minister says yesThe first F-35 aircraft are set to be delivered in Canada in 2026, officials said Monday, and the full fleet is expected to reach operational capability between 2032 and 2034.CanadaJan 11, 2023
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Canada inks multibillion-dollar deal for F-35 fighter jets. Here’s how much it will costThe 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.CanadaJan 9, 2023
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Did Ottawa pay too much for $7B fighter jet deal? Experts say it’s not that simpleThe Department of National Defence has received authorization to spend $7 billion on an initial set of 16 F-35s and associated gear.CanadaDec 21, 2022
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Ottawa approves purchase of 16 F-35 jets worth $7B: sourcesThe 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.CanadaDec 20, 2022
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Canada will wrap fighter jet contract in ‘very short term,’ says ministerIn advance of finalizing the paperwork, Anita Anand said Canada must ensure it has 'the pilots trained' and 'the infrastructure in place' to house 88 future fighter jets.CanadaDec 18, 2022
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Ottawa pays US$99M as part of renegotiated fighter jet dealOttawa 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.CanadaMay 6, 2022
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