The United States has intensified pressure on Canada’s Mark Carney government to complete the purchase of the F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft, or face “consequences.” The Canadian government inked a CAD19 billion (US$14.2 billion) deal with Lockheed Martin in January 2023 to acquire 88 F-35 fighter jets in four tranches by 2032. The acquisition was … Continue reading U.S. Threatens To Scrap NORAD Amid F-35 Tensions With Canada; Will RCAF Opt For Gripens Over Lockheed Jets?