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Watch the CF-18 Hornet go vertical then hit a dirty roll at RIAT

A Canadian CF-18 Hornet display jet put on a savage show at RIAT with a steep climb takeoff that looked almost vertical.
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F-15QA and CF-18 rip off the runway in extreme RIAT climbs

RIAT delivered some of the most aggressive fighter jet takeoffs seen at the show. The F-15QA Advanced and the Canadian CF-18 Hornet launched hard from the runway, climbing steeply almost straight into ...

Canadian military goes to U.S. for F-35 ceremony despite renewed trade tensions

The Lockheed Martin event in Texas comes as the future of the CF-18 replacement program is under review because of the ...

Backtrack? Why The US Is Worried Over Canada’s Order For New F-35 Jets

Canada’s rethink on F-35 jets sparks US warnings about NORAD, sovereignty, and Gripen bids— all reshaping North American ...

F-35 fighter jet purchase ‘remains under review,’ defence minister says

Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty says the country's planned acquisition of 88 F-35 fighter jets from the ...

US warns Ottawa it may deploy more fighter jets in Canadian airspace to ‘protect the continent’ if F-35 deal is abandoned and Swedish Gripens are picked

US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra warned that Canada's airspace could see increased F-35 presence, even if Ottawa abandons its ...

Here’s How Much The Cost To Produce F-35 Jets Has Increased In The Last 3 Years

With costs continuing to evolve as production and upgrades progress, the key question now is: what is the latest position on F-35 cost increases, and how stable are current projections going forward?
The Intelligencer

Repatriation ceremony held in Trenton for soldier who died in Latvia

“Today, as Canada solemnly receives Gunner Halmagean during his repatriation in Trenton, we recognize the tremendous risk ...

Opting out of F-35 purchase would be 'three ways from Sunday stupid,' says retired major general

National Post spoke with military experts about NORAD and Canada's deal to purchase F-35s from the United States ...

Saab wants Canada to buy 72 Gripens and 6 GlobalEyes to fulfil promise of 12,600 jobs

The Canadian Armed Forces would need to buy 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft for Swedish manufacturer Saab to deliver on its pledge of creating 12,600 jobs in Canada, CBC ...
NOW Toronto

First Canadian astronaut flying to the moon this year, here’s what you need to know

Buckle up, Canada, we’re about to head to the moon! The first-ever Canadian astronaut is preparing to fly to the moon this spring.  Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen and three ...