U.S. could hold a 'red card' over Canada's Gripen fighter jet option

As Ottawa reviews its F 35 purchase, there s concern Washington holds a powerful lever — control of the secure Link 16 network used for NATO and NORAD operations. Swedish Gripens and Danish F 35s operate together in NATO missions, but U. approval is required for the encryption system — raising concerns it could be withheld if Canada chooses the Gripen

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U.S. could hold a 'red card' over Canada's Gripen fighter jet option

As Ottawa reviews its F 35 purchase, there s concern Washington holds a powerful lever — control of the secure Link 16 network used for NATO and NORAD operations. Swedish Gripens and Danish F 35s operate together in NATO missions, but U. approval is required for the encryption system — raising concerns it could be withheld if Canada chooses the Gripen

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