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flag U.S. warns Canada that cutting F-35 buys may alter NORAD, risking joint air defense.

flag U.S. flag Ambassador Pete Hoekstra warned Canada that scaling back its purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets could lead to changes in the NORAD agreement, potentially requiring the U.S. to fly more fighter missions into Canadian airspace to maintain air defense. flag He cited interoperability concerns with alternatives like Sweden’s Gripen, arguing they could undermine joint operations. flag The warning comes as Canada reviews the $27.7 billion deal, citing cost overruns and delays, and considers other options.

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