Canada considers cutting F-35 order to 30 units and buying 60 Saab Gripen E/F fighters (lapresse.ca)

• Canada may reduce F-35 order from 88 to 30 and buy 60 Gripen E/F.
• Shift aimed at reducing US defense dependence; 75% of spending currently goes to US firms.
• Saab offers Canadian production, 9,000 jobs, and potential Ukraine deliveries.

"The Canadian government of Mark Carney is reportedly considering reducing the planned order of 88 F-35 fighters to about 30, while purchasing 60 Swedish Saab Gripen E/F jets. This would reduce military dependence on the US. The decision may be announced after the US midterm elections. Saab has offered to build Gripens in Canada, creating up to 9,000 jobs and enabling deliveries to Ukraine."