Canada to Buy 88 F-35 Jet Fighters to Refurbish Aging Air Force

Canada said Monday it would purchase 88 F-35 combat jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin, ending a protracted, politically-charged process to refurbish the country’s aging air force

OTTAWA—Canada said Monday it would purchase 88 F-35 combat jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corp. , ending a protracted, politically-charged process to refurbish the country’s aging air force.

The total cost is budgeted at 19 billion Canadian dollars, or the equivalent of over $14 billion, with deliveries set to start in 2026 and all purchased aircraft expected to be in operation by 2034.

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