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Canada's fighter jet procurement

Canada's unresolved debate over the F-35, Gripen E, and a possible mixed approach for its next fighter jet, considering political, industrial, and alliance implications.

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Jan 22, 2026
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Is Canada buying gripen aircraft

has not yet bought Gripen fighters; ’s has formally pitched a package of 72 JAS 39 Gripen fighters paired with six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to as an alternative to the planned , and Ottawa is a...

Jan 26, 2026
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What export markets could support a Canadian Gripen production line, and what export approvals would be required?

A would be pitched not only as a sovereignty and jobs program but as a regional export hub: primary near‑term demand centers identified in reporting are (potentially 100–150 aircraft) and several Lati...

Jan 23, 2026
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Are there published after-action reports comparing gripen and f-35 performance in exercises?

Direct, publicly available after-action reports that systematically compare performance in the same exercise environments do not appear in the provided reporting; what exists instead are government pr...

Jan 10, 2026

Has Canada purchased the Swedish jets

No — as of the reporting collected, Canada has not purchased Swedish Saab Gripen fighter jets; Ottawa is actively evaluating and entertaining Saab’s offer, but no deal has been signed or announced and...

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