I just read somewhere... that there is a chance that the United States can fuck around with all the F-35 jets they sell to other countries... by changing their "source code" over the Internet! (This means they could either disable them... or just take them over!)
This got me wondering about the jets we are buying from the States... and if there was some way we could get out of the deal!
SO... I asked the "Allans Canadian Perspective A.I." (SAL-9000) if there was some way to get out of the deal!
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Canada's procurement of 88 F-35A fighter jets from the United States, finalized in January 2023, is currently proceeding as planned. However, recent developments have strained Canada-U.S. relations, potentially impacting this defence agreement.
In 2025 President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian imports and suggested annexing Canada as the 51st U.S. state.
These actions have sparked a surge in Canadian nationalism, leading to widespread boycotts of American goods and cancellations of U.S. travel plans.
Public sentiment has grown increasingly anti-American, with incidents such as Canadian sports fans booing the U.S. national anthem at events.
This heightened anti-U.S. sentiment has influenced Canada's political landscape. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation in January 2025, and the Liberal Party is set to choose a new leader.
The leading candidate, former central banker Mark Carney, is perceived as someone who can assertively address U.S. challenges.
The upcoming election is expected to focus on candidates' abilities to stand up to President Trump's policies.
Given these tensions, there is growing public and political pressure to reassess defence agreements with the U.S., including the F-35 procurement.
While cancelling the F-35 order in favour of European alternatives like the Dassault Rafale or Saab JAS 39 Gripen is technically possible, such a move would involve significant financial penalties and could create operational challenges for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Nonetheless, the escalating anti-American sentiment may prompt Canadian officials to explore these alternatives more seriously.
In summary, while Canada's F-35 procurement is currently on track, the increasing anti-U.S. sentiment resulting from President Trump's policies could lead to a reevaluation of this decision, with potential consideration of European fighter jet models!
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F-35 EUROFIGHTER!
