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July 10, 2023 | Local, Aerospace

No guarantees of work for Canadian firms on F-35 deal, but government hopes for global maintenance contracts

The federal government still hopes Canadian firms will be able to receive contacts maintaining the F-35 for other nations.

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/no-guarantees-of-work-for-canadian-firms-on-f-35-deal-but-government-hopes-for-global-maintenance-contracts

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    January 10, 2019 | Local, Aerospace

    Used Australian F-18s heading to Canada will be a mix of single and dual seat aircraft

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    February 10, 2023 | Local, Land

    Canada Expediting Purchase of Air Defense Systems, Anti-Tank Weapons

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    April 21, 2023 | Local, Aerospace

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