Canada is considering a major overhaul of its fighter modernization plan, according to a May 30, 2026, report by La Presse, indicating Ottawa may replace much of its planned 88 F-35 fleet with roughly 60 Saab Gripen fighters while retaining 30 F-35As. This potential shift to a Canada mixed fighter fleet aims to reduce reliance on US defense supply chains and political leverage while preserving core fifth-generation capabilities for NORAD and NATO operations.
h/t GW
