Saab Says Pilot Training Will Take Place in Canada if Ottawa Buys Gripen Jets
Saab and CAE plan a Canada-based training and support system for Gripen pilots and technicians if Ottawa selects the jet.
- On Friday, Montreal-based CAE and Swedish manufacturer Saab announced a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advanced training and mission support for Gripen fighter aircraft, contingent on the Government of Canada selecting the jets.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is currently reviewing whether to proceed with its contract to acquire 88 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, creating uncertainty about Canada's future fighter fleet selection.
- Saab CEO Micael Johansson emphasized the partnership would establish a "world-class training and mission support capability in Canada," ensuring "critical knowledge, expertise, and operational data remain in Canadian hands."
- CAE President and CEO Matthew Bromberg stated the agreement "reflects a shared commitment to supporting Canada's long-term defence readiness," with CAE managing a Canadian-based training ecosystem for Gripen pilots and technicians.
- Saab displayed a Gripen replica at the CANSEC defence industry trade show in Ottawa this spring, while exploring potential domestic production opportunities and previously suggesting some jets destined for Ukraine could be built in Canada.
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Canada, Sweden deepen Gripen fighter jet simulator partnership
Canada’s discussion over its future fighter fleet has taken another step after aerospace firms outlined plans for an advanced training and mission support network centered on the Saab Gripen. The proposal would move ahead only if Ottawa ultimately selects the Swedish fighter as part of its long-term air combat strategy. The plan focuses on creating a domestic training and sustainment capability instead of relying heavily on overseas support. It …
This partnership will be realized if the Carney government decides to acquire its Gripen aircraft.
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Saab says pilot training will take place in Canada if Ottawa buys Gripen jets
OTTAWA - Saab says it will work with Canadian company CAE on a domestic training, flight simulation and support program if Ottawa decides to buy its Gripen jets.
CAE and Saab sign MoU to collaborate on comprehensive training and mission support solutions for the Gripen
/PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) CAE and Saab today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced training,...
CAE And Saab Sign MoU On Training And Mission Support For The Gripen
MONTREAL — On Jul. 17, CAE and Saab announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on training, simulation and mission support capabilities for the Gripen fighter aircraft in Canada should the Government of Canada choose to make the Gripen part of its future fighter capability. Under the proposed collaboration, CAE would reportedly assist in establishing and operating a Canadian-based training ecosystem for Gripen pi…
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