If Canada picks the Gripen fighter, these local firms would help Saab deliver the jets

VICTORIA, British Columbia — Saab will collaborate with several of Canada’s top aerospace firms to build the Gripen fighter jet in Canada if the aircraft is selected by the Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. Saab confirmed Oct. 27 that it has formed alliances with several firms to build, deliver and support the Gripen E advanced multi-role fighter, should the Canadian government purchase the plane. Canada had already committed to buying 88 Lockheed Martin F-35s but that is under review after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to economically cripple the country and suggested it…