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Canada needs to stop buying the F35s and buy French Rafales. (en.wikipedia.org)
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[–] bluGill@fedia.io 10 points 4 months ago

The F35 is a 5th generation fighter. Rafale is 4th (maybe 4.5). They are not suitable for the same roles. Canada needs to join with Japan or someone else making a 5th generation fighter if they are worried.