Defence spending increase could mean Canada buys more than 88 fighter jets, says RCAF general | Page 854 | Unpublished
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Author: David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: February 4, 2026 - 04:00

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Defence spending increase could mean Canada buys more than 88 fighter jets, says RCAF general

February 4, 2026
The Liberal government’s massive increase in defence spending should be able to fund the purchase of more fighter jets and search and rescue helicopters, according to a top Royal Canadian Air Force general. Read More


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