Canada is making moves to shake up its defense strategy by cozying up to European partners, aiming to cut its reliance on U.S. military supplies. Government insiders revealed talks with the EU this week—including a potential deal to build fighter jets on Canadian soil—as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's push for supply-chain diversity. 🌐
"This is very serious," Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly told Canadian media, hinting at "good news" from recent EU negotiations. With U.S.-Canada tensions simmering over Trump-era trade policies, Ottawa is eyeing alternatives like Sweden's Saab JAS 39 Gripen jets, which promise local assembly jobs. Could this mean canceling Lockheed Martin's F-35 order? Defence Minister Bill Blair is reassessing—only 16 jets are officially locked in.
The EU isn’t sitting idle either. Its new "Readiness 2030" plan offers cash incentives for members buying European-made gear, aiming to reduce U.S. dependence. Sound familiar? 🇪🇺 Canada’s timing aligns perfectly, as Carney met with France's Macron and Britain's Starmer this week to cement fresh alliances.
Why the rush? Experts say global defense trends are shifting faster than TikTok algorithms. With Trump signaling that Europe should handle its own security—and Ukraine’s needs looming large—both Canada and the EU are betting on teamwork over solo plays. 🔄
