Canada: Plans to buy 88 F-35 fighters

His armed forces Canada plan to buy 88 fighter jets F-35a multi-billion dollar contract to renew their aging fleet, announced the Minister of Defense Anita Anand.

“The F-35s are used by our NATO partners around the world. It turned out to be a customized and interoperable aircraft, so we are entering the finalization phase. “ of the order, he said in the press conference given by the minister, referring to “New international reality” and the war in Ukraine.

After all, Canada, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, is on the lookout for what this could cause in the Arctic, where it shares a border with Russia. There is concern about whether there will be territorial claims in the region as well. Experts say Russia has activated bases evacuated since the end of the Cold War.

Recently, it became known that the presence of Russian nuclear submarines in the region, which is rich in natural resources and energy deposits and as the ice melts there is a growing potential for exploitation.

At the same time, it should be noted that, having their eyes on the mobility of the Russians in the region, the Prime Minister of the country, Justin Trinto, recently discussed with the US President, Joe Biden, to strengthen their air cooperation.

Source: News Beast

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