Murvel

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Defence analysts warn U.S. will control key systems on F-35 fighter jets, putting Canada at risk in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] Murvel@lemm.ee 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Yes, of the older variants

Defence analysts warn U.S. will control key systems on F-35 fighter jets, putting Canada at risk in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] Murvel@lemm.ee 1 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Because they are buying the newer version...

Defence analysts warn U.S. will control key systems on F-35 fighter jets, putting Canada at risk in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] Murvel@lemm.ee 1 points 4 days ago (5 children)

Yes, on the newer versions. The earlier versions still in use, have the Volvo engine installed.

Defence analysts warn U.S. will control key systems on F-35 fighter jets, putting Canada at risk in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] Murvel@lemm.ee 1 points 4 days ago (7 children)

The engine was originally of Volvo design

Defence analysts warn U.S. will control key systems on F-35 fighter jets, putting Canada at risk in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] Murvel@lemm.ee 6 points 4 days ago

Gripen E is newer than the F35

It may provoke Trump, but Canada should cancel the purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] Murvel@lemm.ee 2 points 5 days ago

They buy F35 because the US is the premier supplier of arms for NATO bar none.