Ottawa eying larger fighter jet fleet of F-35s and Gripens, according to industry sources - BNN Bloomberg
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The Canadian government is considering a mixed fleet of fighter jets that could total more than its initial target of 88 aircraft, according to industry sources. A larger fleet would include both the American-made F-35 from Lockheed Martin as well as the Gripen from Swedish aerospace and defence manufacturer Saab. Multiple industry sources with knowledge of the discussions confirmed the details with CTV News on the condition of anonymity. CBC News first reported that a mixed fleet of jets could include more than 100 aircraft. Ottawa has been quiet for months now about it’s highly anticipated d…
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