Canada F-35A Lightning II Stealth Fighter Acquisition
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Quebec and Alberta, Canada
Source: EurAsian Times
Canada plans to acquire 88 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets from Lockheed Martin to replace its aging CF-18 fleet. The deal was signed in January 2023 for CAD 19 billion (US$14.2 billion) with deliveries scheduled by 2032. However, an audit report warns of skyrocketing costs, lack of critical infrastructure, and shortage of trained pilots, with the estimated cost rising to CAD 27.7 billion
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Description | Canada plans to acquire 88 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets from Lockheed Martin to replace its aging CF-18 fleet. The deal was signed in January 2023 for CAD 19 billion (US$14.2 billion) with deliveries scheduled by 2032. However, an audit report warns of skyrocketing costs, lack of critical infrastructure, and shortage of trained pilots, with the estimated cost rising to CAD 27.7 billion plus an additional CAD 5.5 billion for weapons and infrastructure. The project faces delays in infrastructure readiness and delivery schedules. |
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