Recently, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced that he had been tasked with reviewing the decision to purchase F-35 fighter jets to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s aging Hornets. Like all Canadians angry over the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to its closest ally, I would like to see us respond decisively. But any decision that would alter or cancel the contract to purchase a fleet of F-35s would be one that Canadians would rue for decades.

Another drawn-out procurement process would place the defence of Canadian airspace in American hands{ai:summary}<p>Defence Minister Bill Blair is reviewing the decision to purchase F-35 fighter jets to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging Hornets. While some Canadians are frustrated with the U.S. administration, altering or canceling the F-35 contract could have long-term negative consequences. </p><p>#military</p>

Tom Lawson: Dumping the F-35 would hurt Canada far more than the U.S.

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