After the F-35: RCAF should operate a mixed fleet

If the Royal Canadian Air Force is to gain increased capabilities without breaking the bank, then some creative thinking is in order.

Copyright Eurofighter: Gaz West
The Eurofighter Typhoon, one of the fighter jets Canada could buy instead of the F-35.
Mark M. Miller
Published: Thursday, 12/13/2012 1:01 am EST
Last Updated: Thursday, 12/20/2012 5:31 pm EST

With the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s costs, capabilities, and availability, combined with government austerity encompassing all sectors, this equates to a high probability that the Royal Canadian Air Force will operate a mixed fleet of combat aircraft over the next couple of decades.

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