Canada Receives First 2 F-35s, But Its Full 88-Jet Order Hangs In The Balance
Pilots head home for specialized training as payments, supplier jobs and sovereignty debates reshape the future fleet.
By Aaron BaileyZimbabwe
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The Royal Canadian Air Force has received the first pair of F-35 jets from the United States. However, its full order of up to 88 of the military-class aircraft is still being debated by the country's leaders in the capital, Ottawa. Received at Luke Air Force Base on Thursday, October 22.
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- 52 words · 1 min read
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- October 27, 2026
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- Aaron Bailey
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