U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is warning of consequences to the continental defence pact if Canada does not move forward with the purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets.

If Canada doesn’t go ahead with purchasing 88 of the jets, that would mean the United States would have to buy more of the advanced fighter aircraft for its own air force, Hoekstra told the CBC during a recent interview at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. And it would fly them more often into Canadian airspace to address threats approaching the U.S.

Bombardier's Global 6500 is gearing up to tackle hero-like missions under the command of the Royal Canadian Air Force, following the purchase of six aircraft worth approximately $400 million US (this cost also reflects the specific military modifications).

The Global 6500 is one of a series of ultra long-range Bombardier business jets developed for luxury travel, but capable of intercontinental transit and adaptable for various national security missions. The Canadian government is buying six new Bombardier ...

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