​In January 2023, the Canadian government finalized the contract with Lockheed Martin to acquire 88 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, aiming to replace the aging CF-18 fleet. However, Ottawa committed to funding only 16 aircraft, the first of which is due to arrive in 2026, and is not legally bound to purchase the remaining 72 from Lockheed Martin.

  • Avid Amoeba
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    2 days ago

    For sure. I rather meant that it’s unlikely the US would let Lockheed give us the unmanaged F35 version.