Canada facing ‘knife-edge timeline’ to replace Hornets as F-35 purchase remains in limbo

Canada is currently operating Boeing CF-18 fourth-generation fighters, which are set to retire early next decade. The Canadian air force is preparing for a future beyond this increasingly operationally irrelevant fleet. A final decision regarding the replacement plan is urgently needed due to the tight timeline. Lockheed Martin has formally… as Ottawa seeks to modernize its air combat capabilities. Uncertainty persists concerning Ottawa’s full Hornet replacement strategy and the timing of the F-35 purchase.