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Canada weighs Gripen as F-35 deal faces US tensions

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Canada is reconsidering its F-35 order and may buy Gripen instead.

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Canada plans to buy 88 new fighter jets to replace CF-18 Hornets.

2 backing sources

Open Questions

5 questions
What is the final status of Peru's fighter jet selection?
Will Canada actually cancel or reduce its F-35 order in favor of Gripen?
How will the Thailand-Gripen deal proceed given security concerns about technology leakage?
What is the financing status of Ukraine's letter of intent for 150 Gripen planes?
Is Saab actively involved in the YouTube campaign promoting Gripen over F-35 for Canada?
Peru's fighter jet decision statusfactual

Peru has chosen US F-16s, losing Gripen deal.

According to Svenska Dagbladet
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Peru has postponed the decision to summer, keeping Saab's chances alive.

According to Östgöta Correspondenten

Context: Determines whether Saab has lost a major deal or still has a chance in Peru.

Peru's payment for US jetsfactual

Peru has made an initial payment of 4.3 billion SEK for US fighter jets.

According to Sydsvenskan
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Peru has postponed the decision, so no payment has been made yet.

According to Östgöta Correspondenten

Context: Clarifies whether Peru has already committed financially to US jets or is still evaluating options.

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