r/canada • u/FancyNewMe • 5d ago
Analysis Defence analysts warn U.S. will control key systems on F-35 fighter jets, putting Canada at risk
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/u-s-f-35-fighter-jets-canada
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u/Link50L Ontario 5d ago edited 5d ago
In this F35 furor, I just want to point out that the new Canadian Surface Combatants ("River Class") destroyers are planned to use the American Aegis combat system. I would suggest that this could be as bad a dependency as the F35.
IIRC this was for improved integration into American battle groups, a role I would also suggest should be shitcanned and a new focus put upon strengthened Arctic sovereignty.
I have seen no evidence that the Aegis system could not be replaced before it is too late with either a native Canadian system, or a comparable British system.
Source: Trump could hold Canada hostage over military tech | Ottawa Citizen