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Canada still reviewing F-35 purchase after RCAF received its first jets: minister
- Canada’s planned purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets remains under review, despite the arrival of the first two jets.
- Defence Minister David McGuinty said the government is considering industrial benefits and autonomous aircraft that could operate alongside fighter jets.
- The Royal Canadian Air Force received its first two F-35s from Lockheed Martin at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.
- Canada has paid for at least the first 16 jets and spare parts, while Saab is preparing for a possible mixed fleet including Gripen E jets built in Canada.
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Defence Minister David McGuinty said the federal government's acquisition of 88 F-35 stealth fighters was still under review, although the army received its first two F-35s in the last few days.
·Montreal, Canada
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Canada still reviewing F-35 purchase after RCAF received its first jets: minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government's planned purchase of 88 F-35 stealth fighters remains under review, even after the military received its first two F-35s in
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left23Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution74% Left
Bias Distribution
- 74% of the sources lean Left
74% Left
L 74%
C 26%
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