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Geopolitics tie Canada and Germany to F-35 despite pushback

Portugal will not replace its fighter jets with American-made F-35s due to US policy changes, according to Defense Minister Nuno Melo.
Melo stated that Portugal must consider reliability issues in arms suppliers given the US's shifting position within NATO.
Germany is reviewing its reliance on US weaponry amid fears of a potential 'kill switch' in F-35 jets, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Concerns were raised by Carlo Masala about the F-35's operational capabilities being impacted by interruptions in spare parts or data access.

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National Post

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Tom Lawson: Dumping the F-35 would hurt Canada far more than the U.S.

Another drawn-out procurement process would place the defence of Canadian airspace in American hands

6 months ago·Canada

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Bloomberg

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America’s Allies Are Looking for the Kill Switch

A conspiracy theory about the F-35 fighter jet is a microcosm of Europe’s waning trust in the Trump administration.

6 months ago·United States

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Bulgarian Military Industry Review

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Geopolitics tie Canada and Germany to F-35 despite pushback

Geopolitics bind Canada and Germany to F-35 buys for 2025-2026 despite resistance over kill switch fears. Learn why alternatives fall short in this analysis.

6 months ago

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Anadolu Ajansı

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Portugal rules out buying American F-35 fighter jets, citing ‘geopolitical context'

Defense minister raises fears of US blocking access to updates, components, maintenance - Anadolu Ajansı

6 months ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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NEWSREP

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Germany to Hold Closed-Door Discussions on US-Made Weapon Systems Amid Concerns Over 'Kill Switch' in Fighter Jets

Germany re-evaluates reliance on Us weapons, with concerns over potential "kill switches" in F-35 jets prompting a shift in defense strategy. #Germany #KillSwitch #fighterjets

6 months ago

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De Telegraaf

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New German coalition questions cooperation with US

Due to the rapprochement between Washington and Moscow, the upcoming German coalition fears military difficulties. Among other things, there are doubts about the firm order of 35 American F-35 fighters.

6 months ago·Amsterdam, Netherlands

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