Fighter Jet Procurement
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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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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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Ottawa entering final talks to procure Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets: ministerThe announcement comes amid escalating questions about the demands placed on the Canadian Forces in the midst of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.CanadaMar 28, 2022
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Boeing is out of the running to replace Canada’s fighter jet fleetThe competition to replace Canada's fighter jets now comes down to Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth fighter and Sweden's Saab Gripen.CanadaDec 1, 2021
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Boeing told its fighter jet doesn’t meet criteria to replace Canada’s aging fleet: sourcesU.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.CanadaNov 25, 2021
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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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Trump calls Canada ‘slightly delinquent’ for not meeting NATO defence spending goalsThe U.S. president also refused to commit to defending NATO allies that don't hit the spending target.CanadaDec 3, 2019
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Ottawa officially requests bids for fighter jet replacement dealA winning bidder is to be chosen in 2022 and the first planes are to arrive in 2025.CanadaJul 23, 2019
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