Canada Pushes for More from F-35 Deal

Canada’s government is pushing Lockheed Martin for greater economic gains from its $28-billion F-35 fighter jet deal, seeking more domestic jobs and value—but the company insists it’s already delivering billions in supply-chain contracts and tens of thousands of jobs through the existing global partnership program. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has held multiple talks, but no concrete demands have been laid out. Lockheed Martin argues the deal operates under a different Economic Benefits Arrangement, not traditional offsets, and points to ongoing opportunities like sustainment facilities and simulators as proof Canada is deeply integrated into the F-35 ecosystem. Experts say the government’s expectations remain unclear, and there’s a growing gap between Ottawa’s public push for “more” and Lockheed’s interpretation of what’s already being delivered. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/316f8e054b19c4cf