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  "path": "/opinion/richard-shimooka-all-the-ways-the-f-35-is-superior-to-the-gripen",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-05T11:00:46.000Z",
  "site": "https://nationalpost.com",
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  "textContent": "There are few policy areas in Canadian politics as tortured as the CF-18 replacement program, now entering its 16th year and undergoing its fifth evaluation — which is likely to once again recommend continuing with the purchase of F-35s. Read More",
  "title": "Richard Shimooka: A mixed F-35/Gripen fleet will fail us in every way",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-04T20:44:28.000Z"
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