FINAL THOUGHTS
So…. Now what? The process is still far from over but what is left is mostly mundane and bureaucratic. Stuff like finalizing costs, delivery dates, etc. Hopefully, Canada can now focus it procurement efforts on revitalizing the rest of the Canadian Armed Forces. With fighters and frigates out of the way; it’s high time we look into replacing our submarines, MRTTs, and other. Recent lessons from the war in Ukraine has also made it clear that UCAVs are the future of warfare. Canada best catch up. Was all this for nothing? No. I do not believe so. Even though Canada is still choosing the F-35, it is doing so in a much more rational way. We have taken the time to evaluate our needs. Taken a clear look at the options. We have arrived at a decision removed from political whim. Ultimately, Canada is getting a lot more aircraft than initially planned. We are also getting later build F-35s. Now, more of the kinks are out. These newer aircraft should be both more reliable and mo