Sweden Seeks To Capitalize On Ottawa's Defense Supply Chain Diversification

Sweden’s Saab is making a strong pitch for Canada to adopt its Gripen E/F fighter jets, potentially alongside US-made F-35s, as Ottawa seeks to diversify its defense supply chain. Saab CEO Micael Johansson shared details with investors about the potential for domestic production and technology transfer, which could sweeten the deal for Canada. The move comes amid deteriorating political relations between the US and Canada, with Saab seeing an opportunity to capitalize on Ottawa’s desire for greater independence in its defense procurement. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.