F35

• Canada’s F-35 fighter jets to cost $74B over 45-year lifespan: PBO

  The 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.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2023
  
• Can F-35 jets help fix military recruitment woes? Defence minister says yes

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2023
  
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• Trump, Erdogan talks conclude with no agreement on disputed Russian defence system

  The Turkish president told reporters he might be persuaded to use the U.S.-made Patriot system "as well'' as the Russian S-400. Trump said they would agree to keep working on the issue.

  World

  Nov 13, 2019
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• Ottawa’s Super Hornet decision based on rough estimates, briefing note suggests

  Federal officials told Finance Minister Bill Morneau last year that it would probably be cheaper to buy Super Hornet fighter jets than F-35 stealth fighters, based on estimates.

  Politics

  May 4, 2017
• Super Hornet fighter jet costs being examined by budget watchdog

  The Parliament's budgetary watchdog says it is digging into the Liberal plan to purchase "interim" Super Hornet jets.

  Money

  Dec 12, 2016
• Throne Speech gives F-35 backers some hope

  Canadian suppliers to the F-35 fighter jet program say they are "cautiously optimistic" by the government's commitment in the Throne Speech to replace the country's aging aircraft fleet

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2013
• Lockheed Martin: $10.5 billion of Canadian work on F35 at risk without order

  Lockheed Martin says Canada's aerospace industry could lose about $10.5 billion worth of contracts over several decades if the federal government ultimately decides not to purchase the controversial F35 Stealth Fighter.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2013