I would not worry since Boeing and SAAB has a close cooperation, e.g. T-7 Red Hawk.

The Gripen-E is the fighter we need in Canada. It's our best option and it's not even close. Just the fact that some here are worried that the USA may interfere is a very strong reason NOT to do business with the Americans. Their government gleefully ignored their own trade laws and implemented that 300% tariff. Their planes are either outdated or overpriced and defective. Thanks but no thanks. MAKE OUR OWN PLANES!

The Gripen-E is the fighter we need in Canada. It's our best option and it's not even close. Just the fact that some here are worried that the USA may interfere is a very strong reason NOT to do business with the Americans. Their government gleefully ignored their own trade laws and implemented that 300% tariff. Their planes are either outdated or overpriced and defective. Thanks but no thanks. MAKE OUR OWN PLANES!

Joe you really earned your paycheque with this extremely we rounded and indebth review of Team Saab for Canada. You dug out the real facts of the deal for the RCAF and what it would mean to Canada. I believe the benefits of this deal far out weigh any draw backs their might be.

Jeff not to nit pick but the 414 engine is also made in Quebec at GE. Both yourself and Paul have done their homework and are well informed. As for Jim , yes we can build all of the aircraft here in Canada.

Can we even build parts for this here? As I understand it ever since the Avro Arrow Canada has an agreement with the States that we can't produce any parts for a fighter here. That's why we bought the CF-18 in the first place instead of the Panavia Tornado.

Canadian Air Force – Sensible SAAB Solution-Canadian Made Fighter Replacement Gripen acquisition costs substantially less than “Canadianized” F35 The Gripen can and should be “Canadian Made” Canadianized F-35 includes costly modification for a Drag Chute, the F-35 Has no Tail Hook for Arrestor Equipped Runways At the present time Canada does not have Air to Air refueling capability for the F-35; expensive modifications to the F-35 will be required for present Probe-and-Drouge method used by the Canadian Armed Forces. Operating cost of the Gripen is substantially less (estimated 75% Lower) this equates to more flying hours, more flying hours means happier pilots; happier pilots stay in the service longer, Canada will continue to have unsurpassed professional pilots. Gripen allows for more aircraft, higher sortie rates and greater availability rates. The Gripen can be refueled and re-armed in 10 minutes. The F 35 relinquishes it “Stealth” characteristics in the ground attack role of when carrying external weapons and fuel tanks. Technology will defeat the F 35 “clean” configuration in the next decade before the F 35 is fully operation in Canada. Gripen is not dependent on U.S. regulations or restrictions it is time to end the reliance on American systems, doctrine and economic strangle hold as the demonstrated with Bombardier C Series Aircraft The Gripen can operate from all Canadian Forces bases; the F 35 will require expensive infrastructure modifications and maintenance facilities. The Gripen is certified for Meteor BVRM far superior than the AIM-120 presently used on CF-18 Gripen allows Canada open access to software architecture & development upgrades can be Canadian developed and designed as required. The Gripen is already serving in NATO Air Forces Fielding a fighter made on Canadian soil, by Canadians would be a great source of national pride Canada is a Tier 3 Partner in the F-35 program and will be able to compete for contracts regardless if Canada purchase the F-35, under the present agreement there are NO guarantees of work for Canadians Snowbird Replacement / Gripen Demonstration Team De-contented, Demilitarized no offensive or defensive systems, radar and communication systems replace with commercial off the shelf systems The cannon area converts to luggage area, re-engine with less expensive GE 404 surplus CF 18 engines. This lowers costs as were essentially buying basic airframes. Military wiring harnesses to be retained for quick conversion if required (First aircraft off the production line) 10 E Models (Snowbirds) 4 F Models (2 Snowbirds, 2 Gripen Demonstration Team) Alternative would be to lease 14 de contended Gripen C/D from Sweden Regular Air Force 72 Gripen E 24 Gripen F Optimized for Fast Forward Air Control, Electronic Warfare, and Conversion Training 6 Regular Forces Squadrons 12 E & 4 F models (each Squadron) With Gripen’s affordability Canada could equip an additional Reserve Squadron CP-140 Replacement- Sooner rather than Later with cost savings realized with the acquisition of the Gripen 10 Bombardier 6500 / Saab Swordfish MPA manufactured By Bombardier in Canada 4 Bombardier 6500 / Saab GlobalEye AEW&C (withdraw from NATO AWAC Program) manufactured By Bombardier in Canada, Battle Field Management Platform, Air Space Command and Control, Artic Surveillance

So this sounds good, but is the government on its toes? Boeing and Lockheed have a heavy presents. Many of their staff WOULD have to be hired for an "IN CANADA" solution. Another issue is the GE 414e engine is US made, which means it may not be available because of US pressure that we are a threat to National Security. I don't joke. When i say that, will SAAB really stick to its offer if Boeing decides it may end its colaberation on the fighter traner Project? So with some good fortune and these are long shots, a change of Admin in US and Brazil will allow some good will building with Ebraer as Boeing just dumped them. A new collaboration to get out of buying US hardware which is more costly with lots of issues? I look at opportunities THANK YOU