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F-35 review ‘understandable’ for many, but would it risk Canada’s security? - National | Globalnews.ca

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of the F-35 fighter jet contract.

Opposition leaders have called for the contract to be cancelled.

The deal would see 88 new planes purchased at a cost of roughly US$85 million each.

The new fleet is set to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) aging CF-18s .

Canada faces increasing pressure from the Trump administration to boost its defence spending and meet NATO commitments.

The first aircraft not arriving until well after Trump leaves office in 2029 , the first aircraft will arrive in Canada in 2023 .

The Parliamentary Budget Officer has said the total cost to buy, fly and maintain the new F-35 fleet would be $73.9 billion .

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