Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to follow up on the questions my colleague Mr. Paul‑Hus asked Mr. Perry, particularly in relation to hunters.
One of the issues we've heard about is that the choice of Lockheed Martin suggests that the dice are loaded, which will result in a loss of intellectual property. The model chosen implies less technological adaptability and the fact that much of the maintenance will be done in the United States.
I'd like a general comment on the importance of the Canadian Armed Forces controlling the technology so that it can be adapted to their needs.