Fighter Jets Canada

• 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, 2023
  
• 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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• 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
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• Australian fighter jets for Canada? Experts say it could work

  A proposal to shore up Canada's aging fleet of CF-18 fighter jets with used models from Australia could work, defence experts said Wednesday, but a better option would be to simply move ahead on permanent replacements.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2017
• Harjit Sajjan cites ‘gap’ in military capability as F-35 rumours swirl

  Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan found himself once again being asked to clarify the government's position on the F-35 fighter jet on Tuesday after reports surfaced that Ottawa is set to opt for another model of plane.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2016