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Hundreds of shipments of explosives and fighter jet components have made their way from Canada to Israel by passing through the U.S. over the last two years, a new report by a group of four NGOs alleges,
Proponents of the F-35 have launched a counter-offensive, saying the advanced fifth-generation stealth fighter is best suited to Canada’s needs, and that it would allow smooth operability with U.S. Forces also flying the F-35 to best protect North America.
Swedish aerospace firm SAAB has confirmed negotiations with Ottawa and Bombardier over establishing Gripen fighter jet production in Canada, with company executives estimating the initiative could generate 10,
Former high-ranking officers of the Canadian Armed Forces are mounting a defence of the planned acquisition of 88 American F-35 fighter jets, hoping to put an end to the ongoing courtship between the Canadian government and the Swedish firm Saab.
Canada did not get enough industrial benefit out of its F-35 deal with U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said.
F-35 advocates point out that the aircraft is fully interoperable with U.S. aircraft, a key point for defending North America as well as use in NATO operations. The jet, built by Lockheed Martin, is becoming the primary fighter jet for many NATO nations.
Saab AB chief executive officer Micael Johansson confirmed on Thursday that his company is in talks with the federal government and Bombardier Inc. BBD-B-T +5.12% to build Saab’s Gripen fighter jet under licence in Canada, which he said could create 10,000 jobs in the country and spawn a research network to develop other aircraft, including drones.
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to approve the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
A few days ago, California-based defense tech firm Anduril concluded the first test flights of its semi-autonomous Fury fighter jet without a pilot in the cockpit. Oh wait, there's actually no cockpit in there at all.
Yasar Guler says both KAAN fighter jet and its domestically developed engine are making progress in line with planned timelines - Anadolu Ajansı
An Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Karelia during a training flight, killing the two pilots on board, the Russian Ministry of Defense said. The crash took place around 7 p.m. local time on Thursday.