Does Canada Really Need the F-35?

Author: Bennett R. Coles

Date: 2012-03-09

 Does Canada need the F-35? This is a question that's been asked by many over past year and a half, ever since the government announced a single-source contract to purchase 65 of the still-under-development "fifth generation" advanced fighter aircraft. In the fall of 2010 I wrote in favour of this decision; although aghast at the nine billion dollar price tag for so few planes, I concluded that our air force needed the very best technology to make up for our ever-dwindling numbers. Having been watching this debate with great interest for the past 18 months, I'm afraid I have to reconsider my opinion...

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