Swedish manufacturer SAAB says 10,000 jobs could land in Canada

Saab in talks with Canada, Bombardier to build Gripen fighter jets, Globe and Mail reports

Swedish defense company Saab is in talks with the Canadian government and Bombardier to build its Gripen fighter jet under license in Canada, which is expected to create 10,000 jobs in the country, CEO Micael Johansson told the Globe and Mail on Thursday.

Swedish manufacturer SAAB says 10,000 jobs could land in Canada

The Swedish manufacturer of the Gripen fighter jet, SAAB, says ten thousand manufacturing and research jobs could land in Canada if Ottawa adds the aircraft to its military fleet.

Saab CEO confirms talks with Ottawa, Bombardier for Gripen fighter jet production

Talks to continue during royal visit of Sweden’s King and Queen to Canada next week

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