Canada has already purchased 16 of the 88 F-35s, and they are scheduled to start arriving next year.
Canada to Cancel F-35 Purchase, a Shock to US Defense Industry latest news: In a sudden change of plans, Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney is said to be considering scrapping the country's F-35 fighter jet purchase from the US, inflicting a significant blow on US-Canada relations and the US defense industry. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reports that Canada is considering alternative options, and Sweden's Saab Gripen jet is now a leading choice.
Canada has already purchased 16 of the 88 F-35s, and they are scheduled to start arriving next year. Yet Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair has commented that although the F-35 would still be able to serve the air force's purposes, Canada is considering whether it needs all 88 or whether other aircraft might better fit its defense policy.
The choice, if made final, would affect not just Canada's defense capability but also the US defense industry, which sees the F-35 contract as a flagship export. Saab's Gripen presents a less expensive alternative with the potential for building aircraft in Canada, potentially helping the country's defense industry.
This possible cancellation is occurring as Canada rethinks its defense strategy and looks for more self-reliant options. The US government would be disappointed, as the agreement was a key component of President Trump's defense export aspirations. The ultimate choice will have serious implications on both nations' defense partnerships as well as the overall defense industry.
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