At the beginning of 2023, Canada officially announced the purchase of 88 fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters. But for
What is known
The total value of the acquisition transaction 88F-35A aircraft amounted to $ 14.2 billion. At the same time, at the initial stage, Canada will finance the purchase of 16 fighters and equipment in the amount of $ 7 billion. Deliveries will begin in 2026, and full operational readiness is not expected until 2032.
Another $5.6 billion government of Canada is investing in the modernization of military aviation infrastructure. Without this step, Ottawa simply will not be able to accept fifth-generation fighters into service.
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The funds will be aimed not only at the modernizationexisting fighter aviation facilities, but also for the construction of new ones. In addition, as part of this project, a new element of the early warning system will appear in the south of the country.