In January 2023, the Canadian government finalized the contract with Lockheed Martin to acquire 88 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, aiming to replace the aging CF-18 fleet. However, Ottawa committed to funding only 16 aircraft, the first of which is due to arrive in 2026, and is not legally bound to purchase the remaining 72 from Lockheed Martin.
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How about we be able to fully support the planes on Canadian soil without any need to depend on American support whatsoever, so that Trump can’t undermine our defense or betray us to Russia/China/pickyourshittydictatorship. Otherwise, forget it.
Grippen it is then.
