Tag: F-35
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Canada’s Hidden Role in the F-35 Program: Why the Jets Are More Canadian Than They Seem
Introduction: A Fighter Jet Behind the Headlines The F-35 fighter jet is often described as an American icon, a symbol of U.S. air power. Yet beneath the surface lies a deeply Canadian story: a high-tech, global manufacturing network that stretches across provinces and thresholds of sovereignty. For Canada, the F-35 purchase debate isn’t just about…
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Canada’s Quiet Role in the F-35: A Global Web of Parts and Politics
Canada’s Hidden Hand in the F-35 Program The F-35 fighter jet is often framed as an American icon, but Canada’s involvement runs much deeper than headlines suggest. From Winnipeg to Lunenburg to Ottawa, Canadian companies contribute critical parts and know-how to the stealth jet, illustrating a highly integrated North American defense industry. Costs, Commitments, and…
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Canada’s Quiet Role in the F-35 Program: Why the Jets Are More North American Than You Think
Introduction: A fighter jet, a continental partnership The F-35 fighter jet is often framed as an American buy, but Canada’s involvement runs far deeper than procurement ballots. While Ottawa has committed to purchasing 16 F-35s with an option for up to 88, the jet’s production and supply chain reveal a highly integrated North American defense…
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Canada presses ahead with F-35 program as review continues
Canada moves forward with the F-35 plan amid cost review Canada remains committed to the F-35 fighter program, with government officials indicating a stance of “full steam ahead” while a review of the project’s rising costs continues. Deputy Defence Minister Stefani Beck testified before the House of Commons committee examining the auditor general’s report on…
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Canada presses on with F-35 program amid cost concerns and strategic debates
Canada continues with the F-35 program despite rising costs Canada is moving full steam ahead with the F-35 fighter program, at least for the moment, according to a Department of National Defence official who testified before a House of Commons committee. Deputy Defence Minister Stefani Beck told MPs that the government will proceed with the…
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Canada Keeps F-35 Path Unchanged as Defence Officials Push Ahead
Canada presses ahead with the F-35 program amid ongoing review Canada is proceeding with the F-35 fighter program “full steam ahead” until otherwise directed, a top Department of National Defence official told a House of Commons committee. Deputy Defence Minister Stefani Beck testified as Parliament reviews the latest auditor general’s report on rising costs for…
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Athens Seeks More F-35s Instead of Upgrading F-16s
Athens’ Defense Strategy Shift In a significant move that highlights the evolving defense strategy of Greece, Athens is currently evaluating the possibility of acquiring additional F-35 fighter jets rather than proceeding with the upgrade of its existing fleet of 38 F-16 Block 50 jets to Block 52 standards. The potential shift in focus towards the…
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Greece Considers More F-35 Fighter Jets
Greece’s Military Strategy: The F-35 Decision Athens is currently evaluating the prospect of acquiring additional F-35 fighter jets after 2030. This decision comes as an alternative to the previously considered plan of upgrading its fleet of 38 F-16 Block 50 aircraft to Block 52 standards. The shift in focus toward the F-35 program reflects Greece’s…
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Athens Considers More F-35s Instead of Upgrading F-16s
The Shift in Defense Strategy Athens is currently reassessing its defense capabilities and exploring the potential for acquiring additional F-35 fighter jets beyond 2030. This consideration comes as the Greek government weighs its options against upgrading its existing fleet of 38 F-16 Block 50 aircraft to Block 52 models. The changing geopolitical landscape in Europe…