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National Defence considering purchase of fighter drones that could fly with F-35
CANADA, JUL 12 – Canada aims to enhance military capacity by exploring up to $16 billion in uncrewed combat drones to operate with F-35 jets, potentially increasing air force force-multiplier effects.
- Ottawa’s Department of National Defence is exploring adding uncrewed combat drones to its incoming F-35 fleet as part of a broader technology assessment this summer.
- Following the 2024 defence policy 'Our North, Strong and Free,' the department explored uncrewed combat aircraft options but initially ruled out fully Canadian-made platforms.
- Unclassified documents indicate that a fleet of uncrewed combat drones, including Boeing’s MQ-28A ‘Ghost Bat’, General Atomics’ YFQ-42, and Anduril’s YFQ-44A, could cost up to $16 billion and require hundreds of staff to develop and operate.
- Industry expert David Perry says combat drones could boost Canadian aerospace firms and act as force-multipliers for allied operations.
- Canada's federal government expects to decide on uncrewed combat drone acquisition by late summer, with deployment unlikely before 2030, according to defence analysts and officials.
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National Defence Considering Purchase of Fighter Drones That Could Fly With F-35
OTTAWA—The Department of National Defence is looking at the possibility of complementing its incoming F-35 fleet with uncrewed combat aircraft. Unclassified documents obtained by The Canadian Press show the department is researching various options for acquiring the emerging technology. The documents suggest that purchasing a fleet of aerial combat drones that could fly alongside fighter jets could cost as much as $16 billion and would require h…
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Government documents suggest purchasing a fleet of aerial combat drones that could fly alongside fighter jets could cost as much as $16 billion and would require hundreds of staff.
The Department of National Defence is considering the purchase of combat drones that would enhance the capabilities of its next F-35 fighter aircraft.
National Defence considering purchase of fighter drones that could fly with F
The Department of National Defence is looking at the possibility of complementing its incoming F-35 fleet with uncrewed combat aircraft. Unclassified documents obtained by The Canadian Press show the department is researching various options for acquiring the emerging technology. The documents sugge...
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National Defence considering purchase of fighter drones that could fly with F-35
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