Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets. Here's why

Questions are arising in Canada and Europe regarding the strategic value of investing in high-end U.S. weaponry like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter amid uncertainty about U.S. defense commitments under President Trump. NATO members are reconsidering reliance on U.S.-made systems in favor of European jets, such as the Saab Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon, as a long-term plan to modernize NATO’s arsenal gains traction. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the need for interoperability within NATO, prompting a shift in defense procurement towards European alternatives.

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