Canada F-35 Fighter Procurement
Sector: Airport • Location: Canada
Source: 19FortyFive
Canada's plan to purchase 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging CF-18s. The project includes aircraft acquisition, associated equipment, sustainment, and upgraded facilities. The procurement is intended to meet Canada's sovereignty, NORAD, and NATO obligations. The project has faced delays due to political indecision and a trade dispute with the Unite
- Status
- Failure
- Sector
- Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- 19FortyFive
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Canada's plan to purchase 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging CF-18s. The project includes aircraft acquisition, associated equipment, sustainment, and upgraded facilities. The procurement is intended to meet Canada's sovereignty, NORAD, and NATO obligations. The project has faced delays due to political indecision and a trade dispute with the United States, with ongoing reviews and consideration of alternative options including a mixed fleet with Saab Gripen fighters. |
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Country | Canada |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2026-03-28 |
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