The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Canadian procurement is a defence procurement project of the Canadian government to purchase Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), a process started in 1997.

Jan 9, 2023 · Today I am announcing that Canada is acquiring a new fleet of eighty-eight, state-of-the-art F-35 fighter jets, through an agreement that we have finalized with the United States government and Lockheed Martin with Pratt and Whitney.

Mar 15, 2025 · Defense ministry press secretary Laurent de Casanove said the contract to purchase U.S. military contractor Lockheed Martin’s F-35 currently remains in place and Canada has made a legal commitment of funds for the first 16 aircraft.

Jan 7, 2025 · Canada’s decision to acquire 88 F-35 fighter jets promises to modernize its air force but raises critical questions about cost, operational challenges, and strategic implications.

Mar 27, 2025 · The air force general who recommended Canada buy the F-35 fighter jet now says the purchase should no longer go forward as planned because the U.S. has become so untrustworthy. Retired Lt.-Gen ...

Mar 14, 2025 · Canada is looking at cancelling a major portion of its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighters and plans on opening talks with rival aircraft makers, Defence Minister Bill Blair said.

Mar 18, 2025 · As Canada looks to potentially find another fighter jet to replace the American F-35, it could run into problems with the U.S. vetoing any of its new choices, defence analysts warn.

Mar 25, 2025 · The review of Canada’s F-35 fighter jet purchase will take into account the work already done that led to the original selection of the U.S. aircraft, but no final public deadline has been set ...

Mar 15, 2025 · After years of debate and delays, Canada announced the finalisation of an agreement with the United States (US) government and Lockheed Martin with Pratt & Whitney for the acquisition of F-35...

Mar 19, 2025 · Canada has already paid for its first tranche of 16 F-35s, to be delivered in the next few years. It planned to buy 88 in total from Lockheed Martin for $19 billion, but that could change. Last...