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Greg Matte of the CDA Institute argues the long-term strategic rationale for Canada’s acquisition of the F-35 fighter aircraft. Greg Matte is\u00a0a retired Brigadier-General, former CF-18 pilot and “Top Gun” Fighter Weapons Instructor.\u00a0The views expressed are those of the author. The intent of this paper is to shine a light on the critical aspects of the CF-18 replacement initiative that appear to have been buried in the public debate surrounding this multi-billion dollar project. Beyond the rhetoric are the immutable consequences borne by future generations of Canadians if we choose poorly. The world is becoming increasingly vulnerable to security threats that will likely increase in frequency and scale. Although military force should always be the last resort to resolving such threats, it behooves future generations of Canadians as well as our closest allies that we ensure that our military response remains credible and effective well into the future. As such, my argument as someone who was directly responsible for developing the requirements for new replacement aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and who has no direct interests or obligations with any of the companies seeking to bid on the project is simple; there is only one viable choice, the F-35 Lightning II.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Greg Matte of the CDA Institute argues the long-term strategic rationale for Canada’s acquisition of the F-35 fighter aircraft. Greg Matte is\u00a0a retired Brigadier-General, former CF-18 pilot and “Top Gun” Fighter Weapons Instructor.\u00a0The views expressed are those of the author. 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