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Canadian Industry Partners Announced For Potential Fighter Jet Acquisition
Saab has identified CAE, IMP Aerospace & Defence, and Magellan Aerospace as principal Canadian industry partners for a potential Gripen E program. The partnerships, which cover production, final assembly, training, and sustainment, remain contingent on the Government of Canada deciding to acquire the fighter aircraft. Under the proposed arrangement, Saab and its Canadian partners would establish domestic capabilities, according to Military Embedded Systems.