If Canada picks the Gripen fighter, these local firms would help Saab deliver the jets

Saab announced alliances with Canadian aerospace firms that would help build, deliver and support Gripen E fighters in Canada if the government chooses the aircraft. The proposal is part of Saab's bid to offer local industrial participation while Canada reviews its existing plan to buy 88 F-35s, for which an initial 16 aircraft have been funded. Canadian partners would potentially take roles in manufacturing, integration and long-term support, subject to a future procurement decision. The agreements describe a conditional industrial team; Canada has not selected Gripen or converted its F-35 order into a Gripen contract.