BREAKING : Canada chooses to buy F-35 fighter jet, will begin talks with Lockheed Martin

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OTTAWA -- The Liberal government is expected to announce today that it will enter into final negotiations on purchasing the F-35 fighter jet.

Government and industry sources have told The Canadian Press the negotiations with manufacturer Lockheed Martin will be announced at a news conference this afternoon.

The sources spoke on the condition they not be named because they were not authorized to comment publicly.

While this doesn't mean a deal to purchase the stealth fighter is officially done, it does mean Canada is on the verge of finally choosing a replacement for its aging CF-18s.

Should negotiations fall through, the government retains the option to enter into talks with Saab, whose Gripen fighter came second to the F-35 in the competition.

Canada is planning to buy 88 new fighter jets to replace its CF-18s, with the government having budgeted up to $19 billion for the purchase.

The previous Conservative government announced a plan to buy 65 F-35s more than a decade ago, but backed off the deal amid controversy over the aircraft's cost and unproven track record.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised during the 2015 federal election campaign not to buy the F-35, but later allowed the stealth fighter to compete alongside other designs.

F-35 is the future!

 

[SuvarnaTeja]

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F-35 is the future!

Biden to Putin:

Thanks bud for helping our Gas and Military industries.

 

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The more countries that adopt F-35, the cheaper they become. Even Thailand is considering them as they cost roughly similar to Gripen NG

 

[SuvarnaTeja]

The more countries that adopt F-35, the cheaper they become. Even Thailand is considering them as they cost roughly similar to Gripen NG

Chinese F-35 will always be cheaper than US F-35

 

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Global Enterprise is getting colossal

Germany
Japan
Canada
Israel
Italy
UK
Australia
South Korea
Switzerland
Poland
Norway
Finland
Denmark
Belgium
Netherlands
Singapore
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Next in line:
Turkey
Spain
UAE
Greece
Portugal
Ireland

US is here to stay suckas!!!

 

[nang2]

F-35 is the future!

F-35 is the present. Canada never buys into the future. Too expensive.

 

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@ZeEa5KPul congrats bruva

 

[nang2]

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@ZeEa5KPul congrats bruva

How is that a proud Canadian moment?! F-35 isn't made in Canada!

 

[waz]

Good buy I’m surprised Canada didn’t opt earlier. Economies of scale, close allies have a stake, latest tech what’s not to like.

 

[nang2]

Good buy I’m surprised Canada didn’t opt earlier. Economies of scale, close allies have a stake l, latest tech what’s not to like.

No money. Our politicians are busying bribing people with people's money. Buying F-35 would be different. It is bribing US with people's money.

 

[Wood]

No money. Our politicians are busying bribing people with people's money. Buying F-35 would be different. It is bribing US with people's money.

I think that Canadian politicians feel that spending on defense is a waste of money. Especially so for capital acquisitions. In the past, even second hand jets were considered just to keep the numbers up . But recent events may have given them a renewed purpose.

 

[mmr]

Excellent choice.

Canada need to bump up the defence budget to 2 percent asap.

 

[SuvarnaTeja]

How is that a proud Canadian moment?! F-35 isn't made in Canada!

Indians were also very proud when we got our Rafales from the French.

These equipment cost both arms and legs.

Hence we feel proud that we are able to spend all our hard earned money to procure them.

 

[Wood]

Indians were also very proud when we got our Rafales from the French.

These equipment cost both arms and legs.

Hence we feel proud that we are able to spend all our hard earned money to procure them.

I agree with this. It is a major cringe when people are proud of defense equipment bought from others. It is like I bought new shoes so I am proud

 

[Sayfullah]

Good buy I’m surprised Canada didn’t opt earlier. Economies of scale, close allies have a stake, latest tech what’s not to like.

Our pm rather focus on spending billions to fund gender switching surgeries worldwide

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OTTAWA -- The Liberal government is expected to announce today that it will enter into final negotiations on purchasing the F-35 fighter jet.

Government and industry sources have told The Canadian Press the negotiations with manufacturer Lockheed Martin will be announced at a news conference this afternoon.

The sources spoke on the condition they not be named because they were not authorized to comment publicly.

While this doesn't mean a deal to purchase the stealth fighter is officially done, it does mean Canada is on the verge of finally choosing a replacement for its aging CF-18s.

Should negotiations fall through, the government retains the option to enter into talks with Saab, whose Gripen fighter came second to the F-35 in the competition.

Canada is planning to buy 88 new fighter jets to replace its CF-18s, with the government having budgeted up to $19 billion for the purchase.

The previous Conservative government announced a plan to buy 65 F-35s more than a decade ago, but backed off the deal amid controversy over the aircraft's cost and unproven track record.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised during the 2015 federal election campaign not to buy the F-35, but later allowed the stealth fighter to compete alongside other designs.

F-35 is the future!

FINALLY!!!!!

No money.

Our gov was guving handouts during covid. $2k a month to basically everyone.
We spend money on the stupidest things and wonder why we’re in so much debt