F-35 costs soar nearly 50% amid delays, AG reports / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
An auditor general report reveals that Canada’s F-35 fighter jet acquisition is now burdened with nearly 50% higher costs and significant delays. Concerns over mismanagement and fiscal inefficiencies underscore a troubled defense procurement process that continues to test both legislators’ patience and the public’s skepticism.
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