Government of Canada announces strategic partner for its CF-35A fighter jet airframe maintenance depot
OTTAWA, ON – The Government of Canada has announced that it has selected Lockheed Martin Canada as the strategic partner for its CF-35A fighter jet airframe maintenance depot.
The depot, which will be located at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake in Alberta, will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of CF-35A fighter jets.
Lockheed Martin Canada will provide the essential personnel, facilities and equipment to operate the depot, and will work closely with the Royal Canadian Air Force to ensure the CF-35A fleet is ready to meet Canada’s defence needs.
The selection of Lockheed Martin Canada as the strategic partner for the CF-35A depot is the result of a competitive procurement process that was launched in 2021. Lockheed Martin Canada was chosen based on its experience in operating and maintaining fighter jet airframe maintenance depots, its commitment to meeting the specific requirements of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and its competitive bid.
The construction of the CF-35A depot is expected to begin in 2023, and the depot is scheduled to be operational by 2027. The depot will create approximately 150 new jobs in the Cold Lake area.
The CF-35A fighter jet is a fifth-generation multirole fighter jet that is manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The CF-35A is the most advanced fighter jet in the world, and it will replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s aging fleet of CF-18 fighter jets.
The CF-35A is a critical component of Canada’s defence strategy. The CF-35A will provide the Royal Canadian Air Force with the capability to meet a wide range of defence challenges, including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground attack, and electronic warfare.
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