$45.8 Billion F-35s on Hold Until Review Done

The government announced a new $45 billion price tag for the purchased of 65 F-35 fighter jets but said the procurement is on hold until a review can determine if they are the best jets for the job.

OTTAWA—The government has put a new $45.8 billion price tag to the controversial purchase of 65 F-35 jet fighters but attributed much of the new higher figure to different costing practices rather than skyrocketing prices.