Forget the F-35: The Royal Canadian Air Force Is Slowly Falling Apart

Forget the F-35: The Royal Canadian Air Force Is Slowly Falling Apart

Key Points: Canada’s Air Force faces a severe readiness crisis, a stark decline from its respected Cold War posture. -The backbone CF-18 fighter fleet, acquired in the 1980s, is aging significantly, with replacement efforts delayed and uncertain. -Compounding this, the RCAF suffers critical personnel shortages due to poor recruitment and retention, especially among pilots, fueled […] The post Forget the F-35: The Royal Canadian Air Force Is Slow…