NDP urges Ottawa to scrap F-35 deal in favor of Saab Gripen
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The NDP is pressing Prime Minister Carney to cancel Canada’s 16-jet order of U.S.-made F-35 fighters and switch to Saab Gripen, arguing the U.S. aircraft would deepen military integration with a superpower. Defence officials say procurement will serve Canadian needs and no final decision has been made as a review continues, all amid Trump-era threats to disrupt Western aircraft supplies and tariffs.
- NDP wants Carney to kill U.S. fighter jet contract in favour of Swedish aircraft CTV News
- F-35s caught in trade crossfire between US and Canada The Hill
- Saab Sees Potential Canada Production Line Serving Other Gripen Buyers Aviation Week Network
- Opinion: In the Trump era, the F-35 is no longer the right plane for Canada The Globe and Mail
- U.S. ambassador to Canada visits Luke Air Force Base as preparations advance for future RCAF F-35 training Defence Industry Europe
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