Ottawa Eying Larger Fighter Jet Fleet of F-35s and Gripens, According to Industry Sources

Ottawa eying larger fighter jet fleet of F-35s and Gripens, according to industry sources

The Canadian government is considering a mixed fleet of fighter jets that could total more than its initial target of 88 aircraft, according to industry sources.

Ottawa's mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens could total more than 100 aircraft, sources say

The federal government would still be looking at a fleet of 72 to 88 U.S.-made F-35s, even if it moves forward with Saab's Gripen, sources tell CBC News. Several sources said Ottawa is exploring a purchase of 72 Gripens, which would create up to 9,000 jobs and would be the largest industrial project in Canada.

Canada Explores 140-Jet Mixed Fleet of F-35s and Canadian Built Gripens

Canada is quietly sizing up a fighter fleet far larger than anything it has publicly committed to, potentially 140 aircraft, combining Lockheed Martin F-35s with Saab Gripen-E jets built on Canadian soil. CBC News reported the figure, citing sources with direct knowledge of discussions between Saab and Ottawa. “There could easily be a fleet of […]