The acquisition cost for the F-35 is forecast at $19 billion, and the life-cycle cost—I'm going from memory here—is $70 billion. That was publicly released when the acquisition was announced.
On October 5th, 2023. See this statement in context.
On October 5th, 2023. See this statement in context.
October 5th, 2023 / 5:15 p.m.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Materiel Group, Department of National Defence
The acquisition cost for the F-35 is forecast at $19 billion, and the life-cycle cost—I'm going from memory here—is $70 billion. That was publicly released when the acquisition was announced.
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