This article examines where the New Democratic Party (NDP) stands on Canada's plan to buy new fighter jets. The NDP is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to scrap the contracts for American-made F-35s, including a deal for 16 planes that has already been signed. Don Davies, the interim leader of the NDP, suggests purchasing Gripen jets from the Swedish company Saab instead. He argues that this move would prevent Canada's military from becoming too dependent on a superpower. The party's statement comes after recent threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Canadian aircraft. The Minister of National Defence responded by saying that any purchasing decisions will balance the interests of Canadians with the needs of the military. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are urging the government to move forward with the F-35 purchase.