Why The US Is Worried About Canada & Europe’s Aircraft Manufacturing Talks

Is the United States worried about Canada building Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in Canada? Sort of. This article will explain why the Gripen is no competitor to the F-35A and why the US doesn’t really care if Canada acquires the Gripen so long as it’s in addition to the F-35A. It will also explain why the US cares if Canada significantly reduces its planned purchase of 88 F-35A fighter jets.