Canada Keeps F-35 Fighter Jet Purchase Under Review
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The Canadian government is still reviewing its plan to buy 88 F-35 stealth fighter jets, according to Defence Minister David McGuinty. He made the statement even though the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has received its first jets. The F-35 is a modern fighter aircraft made by the American company Lockheed Martin.
The purchase has been a topic of debate in Ottawa for some time. The government has said it wants to be sure that the planned purchase is the right choice for Canada's defence needs and its budget. Mr. McGuinty explained that the review is still going on, so the final number of aircraft and the final decision have not been confirmed yet.
The RCAF currently flies older fighter jets, and the military needs replacements to protect Canadian airspace. The F-35 jets would be part of North American defence, including the joint work between Canada and the United States to protect the continent. The minister did not give a date for when the review will be finished.
For now, the first F-35 aircraft have arrived in Canada, but the wider purchase remains uncertain. Canadians can expect more information about the review in the coming months.
Sources: CTV News
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