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On March 16, 2012, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, highlighted the Government of Canada's successful ongoing efforts to renew the Canadian Forces in remarks to members of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). He also mentioned that Canada's participation in the Joint Strike Fighter Program will respect taxpayers' money.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Honourable Julian Fantino, Canada's Associate Minister of National Defence, received his latest update regarding the continued progress of the multinational Joint Strike Fighter Program during a successful meeting with program partners.
Norway's State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Roger Ingebrigtsen, received an up-close view of the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) flight test program during a visit to Edwards Air Force Base, California, on February 29, 2012. During the tour, Secretary Ingebrigtsen received briefings on F-35A flight test operations from pilots and maintainers working on the CTOL program, and also observed an F-35 flight. He was joined by 13 Norwegian journalists, who traveled to view flight operations and speak with Norwegian military personnel supporting CTOL operations at the base. Norway is one of nine partners in the international Joint Strike Fighter Program.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 20, 2012 - On Feb. 16, the first external weapons test mission was flown by an F-35A Conventional Takeoff and Landing (CTOL) aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., further expanding the program's flight test envelope. The weapons load for this mission involved carrying two air-to-air A IM-9X missiles on the outboard wing stations. In addition, the F-35 carried two internal 2,000-pound guided bombs (GBU-31) and two advanced medium range air-to-air missiles (AIM-120) inside the two internal weapon bays. No weapons were delivered during the mission. The jet also had mounted four external pylons that can carry 2000-pound air-to-ground weapons. The F-35A 5th Generation fighter is designed to carry up to 18,000 pounds on 10 weapon stations featuring four weapon stations inside two weapon bays, for maximum stealth capability, and an additional three weapon stations on each wing.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, highlights an important milestone in Canada's contribution to the multinational Joint Strike Fighter program at AIT Canada in Aldergrove, British Columbia. Minister Fantino discussed Canada's decision to participate in the development of new state-of-the-art F-35 aircraft with its allies to replace its aging CF-18 fleet, and the additional work our participation creates for Canadian workers. Today workers celebrated the shipment of Canadian manufactured EMAS positioners to the F-35 assembly line in Italy.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 19, 2012 - The first night flight in the history of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Program was completed Wednesday at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Piloted by Lockheed Martin Test Pilot Mark Ward, AF-6, an F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, launched at 5:05 p.m. PST and landed after sunset at 6:22 p.m.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, highlights an important milestone in Canada's contribution to the multinational Joint Strike Fighter program at Acorp in Delta, British Columbia. Minister Fantino discussed Canada's decision to participate in the development of new state-of-the-art F-35 aircraft with its allies to replace its aging CF-18 fleet, and the additional work our participation creates for Canadian workers. Today workers celebrated the crating of Canadian manufactured outboard wings for the F-35 Carrier Variant in service.
October 25, 2011 - The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, cut the ribbon at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to officially open the facility manufacturing the F-35 tail wing structure for Canada and its multinational Joint Strike Fighter partners. From left to right: Ms. Stephanie Forsyth, President and CEO of Red River College, Mr. Don Boitson, VP and General manager, Magellan Aerospace, Minister Fantino, Mr. James S. Butyniec, President and CEO, Magellan Aerospace and Manitoba Minister of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Peter Bjornson. Photo credit: Magellan Aerospace Corporation.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 20, 2012 - On Feb. 16, the first external weapons test mission was flown by an F-35A Conventional Takeoff and Landing (CTOL) aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., further expanding the program's flight test envelope. The weapons load for this mission involved carrying two air-to-air A IM-9X missiles on the outboard wing stations. In addition, the F-35 carried two internal 2,000-pound guided bombs (GBU-31) and two advanced medium range air-to-air missiles (AIM-120) inside the two internal weapon bays. No weapons were delivered during the mission. The jet also had mounted four external pylons that can carry 2000-pound air-to-ground weapons. The F-35A 5th Generation fighter is designed to carry up to 18,000 pounds on 10 weapon stations featuring four weapon stations inside two weapon bays, for maximum stealth capability, and an additional three weapon stations on each wing.
Fort Worth, Texas - Two Lockheed Martin F-35As are poised for takeoff to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. They officially arrived at the base on Wednesday afternoon, August 31, 2011.  AF-10 and AF-11 completed the 90-minute flight marking the ninth and tenth F-35 deliveries of 2011. The pair of conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) jets will be used for training pilots and maintainers at Eglin's new F-35 Integrated Training Center.  Photo credit: Lockheed Martin.
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida - The first F-35 landed at the 33rd Fighter Wing on Thursday, July 14 to applause and cheers. The F-35 was the first of 59 expected to come to Eglin AFB eventually. This is the first production model of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Photo credit: US Department of Defence.
Fort Worth, Texas The first F-35A production aircraft that will be delivered to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., later this year takes off from Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on Friday, May 6, 2011. Photo credit: Lockheed Martin Corporation
Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) Mr. Dan Ross provided an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter technical briefing to media on March 17, 2011. Photo credit: DND
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence. Photo credit: Lockheed Martin Corporation
Minister MacKay speaks during a Government of Canada announcement that the Canadian Forces will receive 65 fifth generation Joint Strike Fighter F-35 aircraft, beginning in 2016, as a replacement to its current fleet of CF-18's.
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Photo credit: Lockheed Martin Corporation
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F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Photo credit: Lockheed Martin Corporation