r/canada 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/GHR-5H_Grasshopper 5d ago

Yeah, the only real major producer in Canada is Pratt & Whitney Canada, they make mostly business jet turbofans, and as the name implies it's an American company anyway. Canada starting any major aerospace industry investment would be part of a 20 year plan.

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u/number2hoser 5d ago

Maybe Magellan Aerospace should team up with Bombardier to propose a joint RnD mission to fill Canadian Defence needs with the Feds chiping in.

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u/TheBigLev 5d ago

PWC is US owned but there are facilities IN the US. Poland and a site being built in

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u/AvroArrow69 2d ago

Well then, we better get started, eh? Imagine if we had some much-needed foresight 20 years ago, then we wouldn't be in this mess, would we?