Canada finalizes agreement to buy 88 US F-35 fighter jets
2 years ago

Canada finalizes agreement to buy 88 US F-35 fighter jets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy 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. The government said last year Lockheed Martin's F-35 was deemed to be the top-ranked bidder for a new fighter jet. The full life cycle of the program is expected to cost $70 billion Canada has a close defense relationship with the United States, which includes using fighter jets together to defend North American air space.

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After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'
1 year, 3 months ago

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'

Hindustan Times  

The US military plans to buy nearly 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for a staggering $1.7 trillion, but the aircraft have serious maintenance problems and a low mission success rate, a new report revealed on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A F-35 fighter jet flies during a media day of NATO's "Air Defender 23" military exercise at Spangdahlem U.S. Air Base near the …

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'
1 year, 3 months ago

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'

Hindustan Times  

The US military plans to buy nearly 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for a staggering $1.7 trillion, but the aircraft have serious maintenance problems and a low mission success rate, a new report revealed on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A F-35 fighter jet flies during a media day of NATO's "Air Defender 23" military exercise at Spangdahlem U.S. Air Base near the …

Israel to buy new fleet of F-35 fighter jets financed by US aid
1 year, 6 months ago

Israel to buy new fleet of F-35 fighter jets financed by US aid

Al Jazeera  

Israel remains the only country in the Middle East to have the world’s most advanced fighter jet in its arsenal. Israel will buy its third fleet of F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal worth $3bn that will be financed through US military aid, according to the Israeli military. Israel’s Ministry of Defence approved the purchase on Sunday, with the …

German lawmakers OK defense purchases that include F-35 jets
2 years ago

German lawmakers OK defense purchases that include F-35 jets

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German lawmakers on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for a series of defense procurement projects, including the purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, as Berlin begins to spend a huge fund to strengthen the country’s military. Germany in mid-March announced plans to replace aging Tornado bomber jets with 35 F-35A Lightning II aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons. …

Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years to cool market
2 years, 9 months ago

Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years to cool market

Associated Press  

OTTAWA, Ontario — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government announced Thursday it will ban foreign investors from buying homes in Canada for two years in a bid to cool off a hot housing market. The government announced a two-year ban on foreign home buying as well as higher taxes for people who sell their home within a year, though both measures …

Canada picks the F-35 for its next fighter jet
2 years, 9 months ago

Canada picks the F-35 for its next fighter jet

Associated Press  

TORONTO — The Canadian government has selected Lockheed Martin Corp. and the F-35 as the preferred bidder in its competition to buy a new fighter jet, government officials said Monday. The government has budgeted about $19 billion Canadian for the purchase Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi said Lockheed Martin was deemed to be the top ranked bidder. Canada has a close …

Indonesia’s $22 Billion Purchases of US, French Fighter Jets: How Russia’s Su-35 Lost Out
2 years, 9 months ago

Indonesia’s $22 Billion Purchases of US, French Fighter Jets: How Russia’s Su-35 Lost Out

The Diplomat  

Within 24 hours on February 10-11, $22 billion worth of purchases by the Indonesian Defense Ministry of Western fighter jets were announced under two major contracts. The first was an $8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale twin engine lightweight fighter jets from France, and the second a $13.9 billion deal for 36 F-15 Eagle heavyweight fighters from the United States. …

Finland picks Lockheed Martin F-35A in $11B defense deal
3 years, 1 month ago

Finland picks Lockheed Martin F-35A in $11B defense deal

Associated Press  

HELSINKI — Finland has agreed to buy 64 Lockheed Martin fighter jets to replace its aging fleet of combat planes in a 10 billion-euro deal that represents the Finnish military’s largest ever purchase, the government said Friday. Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said her government’s decision, based on a recommendation by the Finnish Defense Forces, to purchase F-35A was unanimous. …

Finland picks Lockheed Martin F-35A in $11bln defense deal
3 years, 1 month ago

Finland picks Lockheed Martin F-35A in $11bln defense deal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Finland has agreed to buy …

Canada excludes Boeing from fighter jet competition
3 years, 1 month ago

Canada excludes Boeing from fighter jet competition

Associated Press  

OTTAWA, Ontario — Canada has officially narrowed its decade-long hunt for a new fighter jet to two choices as the federal government confirmed U.S. aerospace giant Boeing’s Super Hornet is out of the running to replace the military’s aging CF-18s. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government refused to comment publicly at that time, and there was uncertainty around whether the …

Erdogan says Turkey in talks with US on sale of F-16 fighter jets
3 years, 2 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey in talks with US on sale of F-16 fighter jets

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president says the US proposed the sale of F-16 fighter jets in return for its investment in the F-35 programme. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the United States proposed selling F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in return for its investment in the F-35 programme, from which Ankara was removed after purchasing missile defence systems from Russia. Ankara had ordered …

US plans sale of F-35 fighter jets to UAE in $23B arms deal
4 years, 2 months ago

US plans sale of F-35 fighter jets to UAE in $23B arms deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration formally notified Congress on Tuesday that it plans to sell 50 stealth F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates as part of a broader arms deal worth $23 billion aimed at deterring potential threats from Iran despite concern in Israel. “This is in recognition of our deepening relationship and the UAE’s need for advanced …

White House moves forward with sale of F-35s to UAE
4 years, 2 months ago

White House moves forward with sale of F-35s to UAE

Al Jazeera  

White House notifies Congress of its intent to sell advanced fighter jets to the UAE, setting up a potential showdown. The White House has agreed to sell top-of-the-line F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates following its recognition of Israel, potentially shifting the regional power balance, a US lawmaker has said. President Donald Trump’s administration informally gave a required …

U.S. Approves Sale Of Jets And Patriot Missiles To Switzerland
4 years, 3 months ago

U.S. Approves Sale Of Jets And Patriot Missiles To Switzerland

News 18  

WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of fighter jets and several Patriot missile systems to Switzerland as the country modernizes its military, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. In a move that would ease the way for the export of either of the U.S. jets, the State Department approved the potential sale of 40 …

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