F35
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Canada ‘interested’ in Swedish firm Saab’s Gripen fighter jets, Joly saysCanada did not get enough industrial benefit out of its F-35 deal with U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said.CanadaNov 18, 2025
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F-35 costs soar nearly 50% amid delays, AG reportsAn investigation by the auditor general of Canada finds costs associated with the F-35 advanced fighter jet program are running $8.7 billion higher than the original estimates.CanadaJun 10, 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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Trump, Erdogan talks conclude with no agreement on disputed Russian defence systemThe 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.WorldNov 13, 2019
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Ottawa’s Super Hornet decision based on rough estimates, briefing note suggestsFederal 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.PoliticsMay 4, 2017
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Super Hornet fighter jet costs being examined by budget watchdogThe Parliament's budgetary watchdog says it is digging into the Liberal plan to purchase "interim" Super Hornet jets.MoneyDec 12, 2016
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Throne Speech gives F-35 backers some hopeCanadian 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 fleetCanadaOct 17, 2013
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Lockheed Martin: $10.5 billion of Canadian work on F35 at risk without orderLockheed 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.CanadaSep 13, 2013
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