Swedish Saab Announces Three Canadian Partners for Gripen Final Assembly if Ottawa Buys the Fighter

Saab named IMP Aerospace & Defence, Magellan Aerospace and CAE as its principal Canadian industrial partners for a proposed Gripen E manufacturing and support package. Under a teaming agreement, IMP would establish final assembly, electrical assembly production and in-service support, while Magellan would explore advanced aerostructures, composites and structural assemblies. CAE’s proposed contribution covers pilot and technician training, simulators, mission-systems engineering and sustainment, linking production with long-term fleet support. Announced on October 27, all arrangements depend on Ottawa choosing Gripen, with no confirmed Canadian fighter order, production rate, investment value or final assembly location disclosed.