Canada’s first F-35A has completed its maiden flight in Texas. The government has committed to 16 aircraft but continues to review the full planned purchase of 88.
Canada and the F-35 Problem: Canada finds itself in quite a quandary. The country lies geographically above the United States, but in no way is it powerful enough to counter the wishes and interests ...
Even as Canada reviews its F-35A purchase amid tensions with the Trump administration, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is readying a dedicated security force for the 16 American stealth fighters ...
RCAF commander Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet was photographed signing the fuselage bulkhead to be installed on a F-35 fighter jet. Documents discussing a photo of the air force’s top officer signing ...
Canada Falling Short on Defense Spending, F-35 Review, Pentagon Official Says By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. decision to suspend planned biannual defense ⁠talks ⁠with Canada ...
In April, Defence Minister David McGuinty told a Senate committee that Ottawa’s review of its F-35 purchase had no fixed conclusion date. “We are taking the necessary time to study very, very closely ...
The Royal Canadian Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II flew for the first time, marking a milestone in Canada’s controversial fighter acquisition program to replace the CF-188 Hornet fleet. The first ...
The Royal Canadian Air Force says it is establishing a new military occupation called Security Forces or SecFor. “The new occupation will help support the RCAF as it introduces advanced air and space ...
TICK TOCK — On MARK CARNEY’s first day as prime minister, he ordered a review of longstanding federal plans to purchase 88 U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets. At the time, then-Defense Minister BILL BLAIR’s ...
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. decision to suspend planned biannual defense talks with Canada follows deepening concern that Ottawa is failing to take steps to become a "credible" security ...