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By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Canada is poised to buy 65 Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets, sources familiar with the process told Reuters, marking a major renewal of Canada's fighter fleet and helping contain costs of the expensive defense program. An 18-month review of Canada's fighter jet needs has concluded that the government should skip a new competition and proceed with the C$9 billion ($8.22 billion) purchase, three sources said. The decision must still be finalized by Prime Minister Stephen Harper's cabinet. Canada's planned purchase is the 6th-largest by a country and would further safeguard the $399 billion program.More...