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What’s the difference between F-35 and Gripen fighter jets? (www.youtube.com)
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[–] 16 points 1 week ago (6 children)

If you mean Sweden will transfer the technology to Canada so that Canada can have full and independent control of them and even maintain and build them entirely in Canada if they choose, then that's even better.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 days ago

    Yah but Canada doesn't like doing that and seems to prefer depending on other countries mainly America. I do not get how we have let ourselves become so dependent on them.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 week ago (3 children)

    It seems that now they even proposed to transfer the software, and all servicing to be done in Canada, even for the engine (US made).

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

    According to this brochure from SAAB:

    GE Aviation will provide and sustain the fighter’s engines in Canada.

    But that's from 2021, so maybe the current proposal is for a US made engine.

    This from 2026 says:

    The Gripen E is based on an American engine (F414). This means dependencies on licenses and authorizations. In a context of sovereignty, this is a point that needs to be addressed, not circumvented.

    I wonder if a Canadian or European made engine is still possible. I guess anything is, at some a cost.

    Investing in any aircraft with critical components controlled by Canada's greatest current threat seems a poor strategy.

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