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Part of situation: Canada F-35 fighter jet procurement review (2 clusters)

Canada reviews F-35 fighter jet purchase order

F-35 stealth fighters Royal Canadian Air Force David McGuinty Saab fighter jet procurement

Defence Minister David McGuinty announced that the Canadian federal government is continuing its review of the planned purchase of 88 F-35 stealth fighters. This review persists even though the Royal Canadian Air Force recently received its first two jets from Lockheed Martin at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.

Prime Minister Mark Carney placed the full order under review shortly after taking office. The government has already committed financially to the first 16 jets and has ordered spare parts. Minister McGuinty stated the government will consider various factors, including industrial benefits and the development of autonomous air systems designed to fly alongside fighter aircraft.

In a related development, Swedish defence manufacturer Saab has announced partnerships with several Canadian aerospace companies. This move comes as the government considers the possibility of a mixed fighter fleet, which could include building Gripen E fighter jets within Canada.

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David McGuinty · Lockheed Martin · Mark Carney · Royal Canadian Air Force · Saab

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Canada still reviewing F-35 purchase after RCAF received its first jets: minister [toronto.citynews.ca]
Canada still reviewing F-35 purchase after RCAF received its first jets: minister [winnipeg.citynews.ca]
Canada still reviewing F-35 purchase after RCAF received its first jets: minister [vancouver.citynews.ca]
Canada still reviewing F-35 purchase after RCAF received its first jets: minister [edmonton.citynews.ca]
Le Canada reçoit ses deux premiers F-35A [www.aerobuzz.fr]