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NORAD Stays, But F-35 Tensions Persist Between U.S. and Canada

1/30/2026

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The U.S. government clarified that NORAD will not be scrapped.
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra suggested changes to the agreement if Canada does not buy American-made F-35 jets.
The State Department said Hoekstra's remarks addressed logistical challenges rather than altering the pact.
The discussion follows U.S. President Donald Trump's push for stronger defense measures amid focus on Arctic defense and tariff tensions.
NORAD remains crucial for North American airspace protection.

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The U.S. government clarified that NORAD will not be scrapped.
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra suggested changes to the agreement if Canada does not buy American-made F-35 jets.
The State Department said Hoekstra's remarks addressed logistical challenges rather than altering the pact.
The discussion follows U.S. President Donald Trump's push for stronger defense measures amid focus on Arctic defense and tariff tensions.
NORAD remains crucial for North American airspace protection.