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F-35 or Gripen? Canada’s fighter jet dilemma, explained

Canada was long expected to buy the F-35 Lightning II to replace its aging CF-18 fighters—but political tensions with America, and a surprising offer from Sweden, have upended these assumptions.

Canadian military goes to U.S. for F-35 ceremony despite renewed trade tensions

The Lockheed Martin event in Texas comes as the future of the CF-18 replacement program is under review because of the ...
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US makes scathing threat to Canada if they back out of purchasing F-35 fighter jets

Canada could have American F-35 fighter jets controlling their airspace if they pull out of a major defense deal ...

US warns Ottawa it may deploy more fighter jets in Canadian airspace to ‘protect the continent’ if F-35 deal is abandoned and Swedish Gripens are picked

US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra warned that Canada's airspace could see increased F-35 presence, even if Ottawa abandons its ...
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Canada weighs mixed fighter fleet, US warns F-35 cuts could impact NORAD

Ottawa is weighing a smaller F-35 buy and a split fleet, as the US envoy warns NORAD will need changes if Canada pulls back from 88 jets.
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Canada’s F-35 fighter debate only hurts Canada

Key Points and Summary - U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has blasted Ottawa’s decision to reopen its fighter competition, saying Canada is free to choose—but that serial delays over the F-35 are ...
The New York Times

Are Fighter Jets Canada’s ‘Bargaining Chip’ in Trade Talks?

Canada began a review of its fighter jet deal with the United States after President Trump imposed tariffs. Now, Sweden is back with a sales pitch for its own jets. By Vjosa Isai There’s something ...
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Saab in talks with Canada, Bombardier to build Gripen fighter jets, Globe and Mail reports

Nov 13 (Reuters) - Swedish defense company Saab (SAABb.ST), opens new tab is in talks with the Canadian government and Bombardier (BBDb.TO), opens new tab to build its Gripen fighter jet under license ...