Canada to Purchase Only 30 F-35A, Prioritizes 60 JAS-39 Gripen E/F (opex360.com)

• Canada reduces F-35A purchase to 30, plans to buy 60 Gripen E/F.
• Saab offered assembly of 72 Gripen and 6 GlobalEye in Canada, with 9,000 jobs.
• US general Guillot stated 4th gen fighters suffice for North American defense.

"Canada's government under PM Mark Carney is reportedly set to reduce its F-35A order from 88 to 30 aircraft, while prioritizing the acquisition of 60 Saab JAS-39 Gripen E/F fighters. The move stems from diplomatic tensions with the US and is influenced by Saab's offer to assemble planes in Canada, creating an estimated 9,000 jobs. Delivery of 16 F-35A is already contracted, and funding for 14 more has been committed. The final decision is expected after the US midterm elections in November 2026."