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Acquisition·Gripen E

Saab Pursues Gripen E Sale to Canada

1 source · first reported 15h ago

via Flightglobal

Saab aims to sell its Gripen E fighter to Canada and establish a domestic final assembly line if the deal is secured. The opportunity arises as Ottawa's interest in acquiring more Lockheed Martin F-35s may be dwindling due to collapsed trade talks. Saab is targeting a production ramp-up for the Gripen E.

Why it matters

The potential sale of Gripen E to Canada is significant as it could impact the country's fighter jet capabilities and influence the broader military aviation market. The production ramp-up would also demonstrate Saab's capacity to meet growing demand for the fighter.

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