Shifting Perspectives on U.S. Defense Technology
Concerns are rising in and about the strategic wisdom of continuing investments in U.S. defense technology, like the F-35, amid changing U.S. foreign policy under .
Trump's administration has led members to question the U.S.'s commitment to collective defense, with some countries reconsidering their reliance on U.S.-made military systems in favor of European alternatives.
National Responses and Future of the F-35
In Canada, Prime Minister has initiated a review of the country's F-35 purchases, reflecting concerns over U.S. unpredictability and the strategic value of the aircraft.
Despite the scrutiny, countries like and the Netherlands continue to support the F-35 program, emphasizing its importance to national defense and the value of ongoing cooperation with the U.S..