F-35 maker hires ex-general who led NATO Libya mission [View all]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/f-35-maker-hires-ex-general-who-led-nato-libya-mission-1.1866406


Charles Bouchard, who was a lieutenant general in the Canadian Forces and commanded the NATO-led military mission in Libya, has been hired by Lockheed Martin, the company making the troubled F-35 fighter jet.


F-35 maker hires ex-general who led NATO Libya mission
By Laura Payton, with a file from Kady O'Malley, CBC News
Posted: Sep 24, 2013 12:56 PM ET Last Updated: Sep 24, 2013 2:15 PM ET

The company that makes the embattled F-35 fighter jet has hired Charles Bouchard, who was a lieutenant general in the Canadian Forces, for a top job.

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"Bouchard's appointment is a result of Lockheed Martin International's focus on providing customers with direct access to the company's broad range of products and solutions."

Bouchard retired from the Canadian Forces in April 2012, after leading what many considered to be a successful NATO mission in Libya. The Libya mission provided air cover to protect civilians and allow rebel forces to overthrow long-time dictator Moammar Gadhafi — a mission in which fighter jets played a massive role.

"We added a tremendous leader to our organization today. Charles will facilitate access to Lockheed Martin's broad portfolio of products and technologies to help Canada address its security and citizen service challenges," said Dewar. "We highly value our customers in Canada and we're investing for long-term partnership and growth."