The Globe and Mail: Fighters are good for shooting down other aircraft, performing ground support for infantry, flying combat air patrol (CAP) over carriers, reconnoitring an enemy’s positions, and doing air shows. None of these roles seem compelling for Canada under almost any circumstances. Unmanned aircraft are better at reconnaissance and air defence, slower and more heavily armoured aircraft would be better for supporting ground operations, and flying CAP will never be a Canadian role.
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