JUST IN: Canada Rejects American F-35 Fighter Jets — Chooses Sweden’s Gripen Instead

 

 

In a stunning defense decision, Canada has rejected the American-made Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and chosen Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen instead.

 

 What does this mean for North American defense cooperation, NATO alignment, and the future of U.S.-Canada military relations?

 

 This isn’t just about fighter jets — it’s about sovereignty, cost control, technology access, and geopolitical strategy.

 

 In this video, we break down: 

 

• Why Canada reconsidered the F-35 program  • Cost, maintenance, and lifecycle differences 

• Technology transfer and domestic industry impact 

• NATO and Arctic defense implications 

• The role of Sweden and European defense cooperation 

• What this means for the U.S. defense industry 

• How this decision reshapes North American security dynamics The decision could signal a broader shift in global defense partnerships — and possibly a recalibration of trust, independence, and strategic leverage. 

 

Watch until the end for the long-term implications and what it could mean for future military procurement deals worldwide.
 

 

Source:   American Pulse