The Life Cycle Cost of Canada’s F-35 Program – A Fiscal Analysis
Published on November 2, 2023
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This report presents a cost analysis of Canada’s F-35 program, including estimates for the Development, Acquisition, Operations and Sustainment, and Disposal phases.
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The total estimated cost of the development, acquisition, operations and sustainment, and disposal of the new fleet of fighter jets is $73.9 billion over a 45-year period.
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The total cost of the acquisition phase, including not just the purchase cost of the fighter jets but all acquisition phase activities, is projected to be $19.8 billion according to our analysis.
Yves
Giroux
Parliamentary Budget Officer
Parliamentary Budget Officer