The Government of Canada announced it is to receive Lockheed Martin’s 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircrafts as a result of the Future Fighter Capability Project competition.
The Royal Canadian Air Force will add 88 of the F-35A multirole stealth fighters. The aerospace and defense industries will benefit with high value jobs in the production of these aircraft.
“Canada is our friend and a close ally. Their decision to procure almost 90 jets underscores the value of the incredible F-35 Lightning II,” said Lt. Gen. Mike Schmidt, program executive officer at F-35 Joint Program Office United States Air Force. The F-35 strengthens Canada’s operational capability with its allies as a cornerstone for interoperability with NORAD and NATO.
“Together with our Canadian industry partners, we are honored by this selection and the sustainment of critical jobs that will continue to equip Canadian workforces with advanced skills,” said Lorraine Ben, chief executive at Lockheed Martin Canada. “The F-35 program yields tremendous economic benefits for Canada’s aerospace and defense industry."
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