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Acquisition·F-35

Canada Buys $564M Joint Strike Missile

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via Theaviationist

Canada has signed a $564 million deal with Kongsberg for the Joint Strike Missile, which will equip its F-35 fleet with internal stand-off weapons. The Joint Strike Missile is an air-to-surface standoff weapon. Canada is the sixth operator of the JSM.

Why it matters

The acquisition enhances Canada's F-35 capabilities with advanced stand-off weaponry, boosting its air-to-surface strike capabilities. This deal signifies a significant investment in modernizing Canada's defense technology.

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