Canadian defence sector stakeholders are scratching their heads yet again, following the leak earlier this month that suggested the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper has not been upfront regarding its jet fighter procurement plans.
Officially, the Tory government had committed to reviewing Canada's commitment to buy 65 F-35 Lightning IIs from Lockheed Martin, after it was revealed that it had misled the public as to the programme's overall cost and botched key steps in the procurement process.
However, a 14-page briefing document by US Air Force Lieutenant General Chris Bogdan, obtained by reporters, suggests that Canada is currently negotiating through back channels to take possession of four jets as early as next year.
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