Canada's F-35/U.S. Economic Aggression Alternative
Canada could build Gripens for both Ukraine and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Saab is in talks with the federal government and Bombardier to build Saab’s Gripen fighter jet under licence in Canada, which could create 10,000 jobs and spawn a research network to develop aerotech. 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇸🇪💪
Saab CEO Michael Johansson confirms ongoing talks with the Canadian government and Bombardier to license-build Saab's Gripen fighter jet in Canada, potentially creating 10,000 jobs and establishing a research network for aircraft development. The discussions will continue during the Swedish royal visit to Canada, with Sweden seeking partners rather than clients to share the costs of maintaining and enhancing the Gripen platform. Saab and Bombardier are exploring new factory sites for Gripen production, as existing Bombardier facilities lack sufficient capacity. Ontario is actively lobbying for Gripen work, while Canada weighs the political and economic implications of potentially canceling the remaining F-35 order and adopting a dual fleet of F-35s and Gripens.
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