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Canada weighs F-35 and Gripen in fighter jet deal

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Canada is planning to purchase new fighter jets, with alternatives being the American F-35 and the Swedish Jas 39 Gripen.

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Peru has chosen to buy American F-16 fighter jets, meaning Swedish Saab loses a deal with the JAS 39 Gripen.

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Who is behind the YouTube campaign promoting Gripen over F-35, as SVT found it points away from Saab but did not identify the responsible party.
Whether Peru has officially decided on its fighter jet purchase, as sources disagree and Saab states no official information has been received.
How Ukraine would pay for the 150 Gripen planes it has signed a letter of intent for, given the unclear funding mentioned.
The final number of F-35s Canada will purchase, as it is exploring a mixed fleet strategy and the total remains undecided.
The extent of technology transfer risks from Gripen sales to Thailand, as experts warn of potential leaks to China and Russia but the government proceeded with the sale.
Peru's decision on fighter jetsfactual

Peru has chosen to buy American F-16 fighter jets, meaning Swedish Saab loses a deal with the JAS 39 Gripen.

According to Svenska Dagbladet
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Peru is postponing its choice of fighter jets until the summer, meaning Saab still has a chance to win the billion-dollar deal, and there is no official information that Peru has made a decision.

According to Östgöta Correspondenten

Context: This contradiction affects the status of a multi-billion dollar defense deal, with one source reporting a finalized decision against Saab and another indicating the deal is still open, impacting market perceptions and Saab's business prospects.

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