Canada has finalised an agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp and the United States government to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets, government officials said Monday. Canada has a close defense relationship with the United States, which includes using fighter jets together to defend North American air space.
The United States and Lockheed Martin Corp finalized an agreement with Canada to sell the country 88 F-35 fighter jets. The first four jets are expected to be delivered in 2026.
Canada has finalized an agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp and the United States government to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets, government officials said Monday.
in a deal announced Monday that aims to end years of deliberations over its aging fleet and fulfill obligations to defend North Americas air space.The first four aircraft are anticipated to be delivered in 2026 with full operational capacity for the fleet expected between 2032 and 2034.The government has budgeted about 19 billion Canadian US15 billion for the purchase in what is the largest investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force in more than 30 years.