Tag #Saab Gripen

What are the immediate implications of Minister Joly's meeting with Saab, considering the ongoing review of Canada's F-35 fighter jet purchase?

Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet with Saab, the manufacturer of the Gripen fighter jet, in Sweden this week. This follows a government review of the $19-billion purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, raising questions about potential alternatives. The meeting's focus remains unconfirmed, but it could involve discussions about procuring Saab's Gripen jets to replace some of the planned F-35 purchases.