the royal canadian air force rcaf is currently looking for a new fighter
jet to replace the aging cf-18 hornet after boeing was sidelined from the race the f-35a
and grip and e were eligible to compete in the final phase for the 88 aircraft contract
we have a clear answer from canada that we have passed certain requirements for affordability
capability and security when our systems work interoperability in the context of two eyes
five eyes in norad said johansen we are now waiting for their next move
he acknowledged that political issues would definitely play a part in the decision-making
process but added we can only do our best we give countries sovereign power we transfer technology
we set up shop at home with the ability to manufacture and further develop our systems
canada is likely to reach a decision and award a contract under the future combat capability
project in 2022 last year saab's first six gripen s were launched from the lincherping facility
starting the delivery process for the swedish and brazilian air forces
the two services have placed a joint order for 96 new generation fighter jets
finland's decision to acquire the us-made f-35 stealth fighter appears to have angered sub
the maker of the gripen jet however its chief executive
remains optimistic about his chances of winning the canadian contract later this
year i was disappointed when it came to elections by finland to follow the us way
mikhail johansen said during his full year results briefing on feb
11. we have a big offer to finland in all aspects i don't see how we could have done it better
finland announced in december that it would replace its aging f
a-18 fighter jets with 64 f-35 fighter jets and weapon systems in a 9.4 billion dollars contract
for the same deal saab a finnish aerospace company is offering a package including two
gripen ejects and two global eye surveillance aircraft based on the bombardier global 6000
he said the decision to choose the f-35 may have been made based on political judgment
sometimes it all comes down to politics it's not just about having a great product
johansson said adding we have a few chances going forward on gripen's site
grip and e as an upgraded variant of the gripen cd multi-role aircraft powered by the gef414g
turbofan engine it can carry a maximum payload of 16500 kilograms and travels at a speed of mach 2.
according to saab it has a new aesa radar infrared search and track system irst
for monitoring threats from longer distances advanced electronic warfare and communication
systems and superior situational awareness as the manufacturer explains
the e-series is transforming air power for the 21st century by expanding operational capabilities