Canada Could Scrap $13 Billion F-35 Fighter Jet Deal With US
Canada is reexamining its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighter jets amid growing rancor over the Trump administration's tariffs on its northern neighbor and threats by the U.S. president that it will become the 51st state.
Canada looks for alternatives to US-made F-35 fighter jets: Defense minister
Canada is considering alternatives to the US-made F-35 stealth fighters and initiating talks with competing aircraft manufacturers, Defense Minister Bill Blair announced late Friday, just hours after being reappointed to the role in Prime Minister Mark Carney's newly established Cabinet.
Canada joins Portugal in weighing alternatives to the US-made F-35 fighter jet
Portugal said it was reconsidering purchasing the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 jet in the wake of Trump's recent policy shifts.
Canada looking at alternatives for F-35, defense minister says
Canada is looking at possible alternatives to Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE:LMT) F-35 stealth fighters, Defense Minister Bill Blair said late Friday. Blair told the CBC that the ministry will hold discussions with other aircraft makers.
Canada reconsidering F-35 purchase amid tensions with Washington, says minister
Canada is looking at cancelling a major portion of its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighters and plans on opening talks with rival aircraft makers, Defence Minister Bill Blair said.
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Canada Reconsidering $13.2 Billion F-35 Purchase Amid Growing Tensions With The U.S.
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Canada reconsidering F-35 purchase amid tensions with US
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We cannot ignore the geopolitical environment in our choices,” Portuguese defense minister Nuno Melo told a local news outlet ...
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Portugal suggests it may pass on F-35 acquisition, questioning US reliability
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The F-35 Lightning Just Logged Its Millionth Flight Hour
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Although the Pentagon has not decided how to address long-term power and cooling needs of the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth ...