Boing out
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The US is certainly the most awesome fighting force in history. Having said that they spend way too much money on hardware and no amount is ever enough for the GOP. They are equipped to fight yesterdays war,
Exactly, think how much more effective Putin's weapons were against the US for so much less money spent.
An idiotic decision.
So the Trudeau fils Government (acting just like dear old dad in screwing the Armed Forces), doesn't want to purchase F-35's fine, however, there are other much better choices than purchasing clapped out 28 to 34 year old aircraft (there is a reason why the RAAF is getting rid of them). To mention just two non-U.S. fighter-interceptor aircraft: the Eurofighter Typhoon, and the Saab JAS 39 Gripen/Griffin
p.s. it is Boeing
So the Trudeau fils Government (acting just like dear old dad in screwing the Armed Forces), doesn't want to purchase F-35's fine, however, there are other much better choices than purchasing clapped out 28 to 34 year old aircraft (there is a reason why the RAAF is getting rid of them). To mention just two non-U.S. fighter-interceptor aircraft: the Eurofighter Typhoon, and the Saab JAS 39 Gripen/Griffin
p.s. it is Boeing
You are not paying attention. Canada only bought the F-18's for parts (so to speak), will make a decision later on new fighter jets. I hope Canada avoids the F35 duds.
Saying that "some of the Australian aircraft would be used for spare parts" certainly implies that they intend to keep the rest flying for some time. If Trudeau fils doesn't want the F-35 or the Super Hornet then now is the time to decide what he does want to purchase -- not just keep dribbling the ball down the field.
The cancellation of the 65 F-35 jets was the best move that Mr. Trudeau did to save the country around $9 billion dollars initially, and then the whole equipment and upkeep of these jets would have costed Canada around $50 billion. A big saving for better spending.
There is definitely no need to rush to buy any fighter jets from the USA after Trump's attacks and penalties on Bombardier.
There is definitely no need to rush to buy any fighter jets from the USA after Trump's attacks and penalties on Bombardier.
It isn't rushing, but a decision needs to be made sooner rather than later. If Trudeau fils wants to purchase from Europe I've already given two possible candidates.
I don't see any reason to rush a decision. Nobody is sending bombers our way. But by all means let us buy a few saab jets to make everybody happy.
Yes, so it takes time to assess the next choice. After all when you are talking about tens of billions of dollars, it is better to get it right the first time.
I agree with cancelling the boeing jets, especially after the unfair tax that Trump wants to implement on Bombardier.
If you spend you are damned, if you do not spend you are damned. No pleasing the right wing.
It is just plain silly to argue that it was not and is not in Canada's interest to be part of NORAD.
National Defence does not only take place on home soil. Unless you call all the UN operations that Canada supports acts of aggression? There are certainly some who hold that myopic view.
Why the rush to decide? there are several fighter programs that may suit canada much better.
You appear to be unaware of the range of UN operations. Even leading edge technology planes are sometimes shot down in the course of these operations. No technology is completely invulnerable.
However, the objective is zero casualties. Better equipment reduces the casualties suffered by Canadian forces. I can think of no reason not to equip forces that we ask to go into combat with the best possible technology. Our soldiers deserve that much at least.
A pragmatic non-rushed decision is the best option. What is the reason for rushing it?
