Canada’s F-35 Dilemma: Strategic Imperatives and Political Risks in a Shifting Global Order

The election of Mark Carney’s Liberal Party in Canada’s 2025 federal election marks a pivotal moment for the country’s defense policy, particularly regarding the contentious decision to procure 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. This acquisition, formalized in 2022 after decades of debate, was intended to modernize the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), … Leggi tutto Canada’s F-35 Dilemma: Strategic Imperatives and Political Risks in a Shifting Global Order