keady US warns it will send jets to Canadian airspace if F-35 deal failsStory by Ariana Baio ⢠3h ⢠3 min read something that I've stated unequivocally on many occasions before.Current Time 0:15/Duration 1:04The IndependentCanadian Government Is 'Reviewing' Purchase Of F-35 Lockheed Martin Fighter Jets0The United States could alter its decades-old North American Aerospace Defense Command deal with Canada should its government backtrack on the purchase of 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, the U.S. ambassador to Canada has warned. In the latest back-and-forth between the U.S. and Canada over the deal, Ambassador Pete Hoekstra cautioned that if Canada purchased fewer fighter jets, the U.S. would âfill those gapsâ in security concerns. Thousands Are Qualifying For This Loan-Free Relief (If They Have Over $21K Debt)Thousands Are Qualifying For This Loan-Free Relief (If They Have Over $21K Debt)Forbes¡Sponsoredcall to action iconmoreThat could mean the U.S. would need to purchase more F-35 fighter jets for its own use and use them to intervene in Canadian airspace more frequently. Under the current terms of NORAD, the U.S. and Canada can operate in one anotherâs airspace to track or intercept threats. However, Hoekstra indicated U.S. intervention would go even further, should the fighter jet deal change, thus requiring new terms to the Cold War-era agreement. "NORAD would have to be altered," Hoekstra told CBC News. Hoekstraâs comments come months after the Canadian government indicated it was âreviewingâ the terms of the fighter jet deal after finding the program to be costlier than expected. In 2022, Canada agreed to purchase 88 F-35A advanced fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, with the country initially committing to funding 16 deliverable jets. But quickly, the program ran into challenges. Not only has it taken longer than anticipated to manufacture the jets, but a 2025 initial audit of the deal found that the program had risen to $27.7 billion in cost â up from its initial $19 billion. 13 Retirement Mistakes You Can Make13 Retirement Mistakes You Can MakeFisher Investments¡Sponsoredcall to action iconmoreWith tensions between the U.S. and Canada increasing due to President Donald Trumpâs tariff threats, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for the review. Now, Canadian officials are reportedly looking to other countries to supply it with fighter jets, including Saab, the Swedish aerospace and defense company that creates the JAS 39 Gripen E fighter. Saab has offered to manufacture the jets in Canada, creating 12,600 jobs. "The government is interested in all major projects that can not only protect Canada's security and sovereignty, but also create jobs across the country," MĂŠlanie Joly, the Minister of Industry, told CBC News.
Hoekstra (pictured to the left of Trump) described the USâs current defense relationship with Canada as âawesomeâ (Getty Images)Hoekstra (pictured to the left of Trump) described the USâs current defense relationship with Canada as âawesomeâ (Getty Images)"We certainly can't control President Trump, but ⌠we can control our defense investments, who we award contracts to and how we are ultimately able to create jobs in Canada. So we're going to focus on that." But Hoekstra warned that if Canada chooses to purchase Saabâs Gripen E jets, the U.S. would still need to reconsider how it works with itâs northern neighbor on security. 7 Secrets of Wealthy Investors7 Secrets of Wealthy InvestorsFisher Investments¡Sponsoredcall to action iconmore"If they decide theyâre going with an inferior product that is not as interchangeable, interoperable as what the F-35 is, that changes our defense capability,â Hoekstra said. âAnd as such, we have to figure out how we're going to replace that,â the ambassador added. Hoekstraâs warning is the latest attempt by a U.S. official to pressure another country to comply with the administrationâs desires, specifically those related to national security. It comes on the heels of Trump threatening to impose tariffs on European allies for not supporting a U.S. deal to acquire Greenland. The Independent is the worldâs most free-thinking news brand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. We have grown a huge, global readership of independently minded individuals, who value our trusted voice and commitment to positive change. Our mission, making change happen, has never been as important as it is today. SponsoredThe IndependentVisit The IndependentCalvert-Lewin denied dream reunion as Everton and Leeds share spoilsRaccoon fatally shot by officer after charging at people SponsoredSponsored Content
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