U.S., Canada clash over purchase of new fighter jets GlobePolitics
Built by Lockheed Martin, the F-35 is a stealth aircraft developed by an international consortium of allied militaries as part of a deal that specifically rejects the application of traditional industrial benefits.The U.S. military is threatening to pull the F-35 fighter jet out of the competition to replace Canada’s fleet of CF-18s, further disrupting the controversial acquisition program and increasing the tension between the two countries.
The acquisition of new fighter jets at an estimated cost of $26-billion will be one of Canada’s biggest-ever military purchases. Both the previous, Conservative government and the current, Liberal one have struggled to get the project off the ground because of the increasing price tag and continuing questions over the best aircraft to meet Canada’s needs.
“If the ITB requirement remains in effect, an F-35 offer will not be provided,” said the letter from Vice-Admiral Mathias Winter of the U.S. Navy and dated Dec. 18, 2018. “We look forward to Canada reaffirming its status as an F-35 partner and hope the ITB issue will be resolved quickly so the F-35 is able to compete.”
“This ... gives us the option to buy aircraft through the program, should the F-35 be successful in the competitive process for the future fleet,” said Ashley Michnowski, a spokeswoman for PSPC Minister Carla Qualtrough. Other potential competitors include the Boeing Super Hornet, the Eurofighter Typhoon, made by a consortium that includes Airbus, and Saab’s Gripen.
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