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Announcement regarding the F-35 acquisition
 https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defen.....ition.html
Canada Announces The Procurement Of The F-35 Lightning II
https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2023-01-09-Canada-.....ghtning-II
https://alert5.com/2023/01/10/canada-commits-to-88-f-35as/
Citat:After a rigorous seven-step evaluation process, Canada has decided to buy 88 F-35As under its Future Fighter Capability Project, which was launched in 2017, the Minister of National Defence has announced.
The acquisition of F-35s will cost approximately $19 billion and replace the current CF-18 fleet by 2032.
Delivery of aircraft will occur in tranches, starting with an initial tranche of 16.
The delivery of these aircraft is expected to begin in 2026, with the first four aircraft arriving that year.
Then six more are expected to arrive in 2027, and the following six in 2028.
The $19 billion investment in Canada’s new fighter fleet not only covered the aircraft cost but also included several other important elements that will ensure their long-term success. Sustainment set-up and services, which will provide the necessary infrastructure and personnel to keep the F-35s in top condition, were a key components of the investment. Additionally, the investment covered the cost of associated aircraft equipment, such as spare parts and tools, which are essential for the smooth and efficient operation of the aircraft. The investment also included the construction of modern fighter squadron facilities in Bagotville, Quebec, and Cold Lake, Alberta, which will be vital for the successful implementation and operation of the new F-35 fleet.
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