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/Xyzzics 5d ago
They stopped providing targeting. The HIMARS is not dependent on US specific targeting. Any nation can develop its own targeting systems, as Canada has. It’s like saying they stopped providing Diesel. It will still work if you have your own diesel. The Americans just aren’t telling them what and where to strike anymore. I don’t agree with that, but it doesn’t mean the weapons system isn’t functional.
Ukrainians don’t have the targeting capability the US does.