Would Canada revert into buying Gripens?
The Canadian government picked the F-35 in March as the preferred bidder for its next fighter jet, announcing plans to buy 88 of the fifth-generation aircraft. Deliveries would be slated to start in 2025.
However, the final contracts with Lockheed Martin have not been signed as negotiations are ongoing, and according to Global News, Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi has warned that it is not guaranteed that a deal will be reached. Canada’s history with the F-35 is a fraught one.
Brown Visits Counterparts in Canada to Talk Arctic, NORAD Modernization, F-35 | Air & Space Forces Magazine
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. visited with air force leaders from Canada to discuss key issues.
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