US EditionJoly: Visits to Saab, Lockheed ‘normal’ part of her job amid F-35 review
Canada's review of its $27.7 billion F-35 purchase addresses rising costs, Arctic security challenges, and explores alternatives like the Gripen-E amid geopolitical tensions.
- Industry Minister Mélanie Joly toured Saab's facilities in Sweden this week amid Canada's ongoing evaluation of options to replace the F-35 fighter jet.
- In March, shortly after assuming office, Prime Minister Mark Carney initiated a review in response to the projected cost of acquiring F-35 jets increasing by nearly 50 percent, rising from $19 billion to $27.7 billion.
- Joly's trip, including meetings with Defence Secretary Stephen Fuhr, aims to strengthen defence-industrial ties in Europe and ensure all options are understood before a decision.
- Hoekstra emphasized that managing costs makes it impractical for the military to pursue procurement of two separate fighter jet models simultaneously.
- The review remains ongoing with no decision made yet, and Canada will consider the outcome carefully to avoid 'dumb decisions' while balancing Arctic defence needs and international relations.
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