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Canada receives first two F-35s as full purchase remains under review

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Canada has taken delivery of its first two F-35A fighters, which are at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The initial aircraft arrive while the country’s broader F-35 purchase remains under review, leaving the scope of its planned fleet unsettled.

Discovered 2026-10-26T17:34:22.498151-07:00 | 2026-10-26T17:34:22.498151-07:00

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  • The arrival marks the start of Canada’s F-35 deliveries, but the full purchase remains under review; the article does not specify how many aircraft are ultimately under consideration.
  • The first two jets are at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, indicating they are not yet described as operating from a Canadian base.

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