At the time I wrote that came after the aborted Super Hornet purchase and other mishandling of the file.
The fact that we selected this capability in 2022 or 2023 and have started to procure the systems is certainly a positive step. If you interview individuals from the air force, they are undertaking this transition currently. Somewhat understandably, the comments of the Trump administration about Canadian sovereignty and other aspects have caused significant dislocation in our bilateral relationship, but not a pause. It has brought this program under some level of increased review. As I watch how it is progressing currently, the air force is still acquiring aircraft. They've continued the purchases because of the way the U.S. system is required to procure them, but I don't know how well this uncertainty helps or how much longer it can go on.
It's certainly better than it was in 2019 when I wrote that article, but at this time, there are still serious questions. This is affecting, to some degree, the ability to get these aircraft.