Canada Receives First Two F-35 Fighter Jets as Full Purchase Remains Under Review
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Canada has received its first pair of new F-35 fighter jets from the United States. The planes arrived as the federal government continues to decide how many of the American aircraft it will buy in total.
The F-35 is a modern fighter jet made by the American company Lockheed Martin. It is one of the most advanced military aircraft in the world. Canada planned to buy dozens of these jets to replace its aging CF-18 Hornet fleet, which the Royal Canadian Air Force has used for many years. The new jets are meant to help Canada protect its airspace, including the northern parts of the country, and to work with its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
The full order is not yet final. Ottawa is still reviewing the number of planes it will purchase, and officials have not announced a final decision. The review comes at a time when the government is also looking at other options for its fighter jet program. Some politicians and defence experts have raised questions about the cost of the aircraft and the reliance on the United States for military equipment.
For now, the two jets mark an important step in Canada's plan to update its air force. The government has not said when the next planes will arrive or how many more will be ordered. Canadians can expect more news about the decision in the coming months.
Sources: CTV News
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