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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
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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
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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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As Canada moves towards F-35 fighter jet deal, here’s what you need to knowThe 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.CanadaApr 2, 2022
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Bidding partner says fighter jets could bring hundreds of jobs to Atlantic regionThe government has said it plans to name a winner in the coming months, with the first plane delivered in 2025.CanadaDec 2, 2021
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Canada spends another $70M in fighter jet development without commitment to buyThe 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.CanadaMay 6, 2020
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Pushing fighter jet deadline raises questions on which jets can do the work: expertsCanada's close defence and intelligence ties with U.S. make inter-operabillity, or the ability for jets to work seamlessly across various systems, a key factor.CanadaFeb 29, 2020
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