Under the latest News Today Canada updates, Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch stated that Sweden’s defense manufacturer Saab is ready to meet Canada’s fighter jet requirements if the federal government decides to move away from its agreement with America’s Lockheed Martin. In a recent interview, Busch mentioned that Sweden can effectively support Canada’s defense needs if the country opens the door to alternative suppliers.
During this time, Sweden’s royal family—King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia—arrived in Ottawa for an official state visit. They were accompanied by a delegation of Swedish government officials and industry representatives, including Deputy PM Busch.
Canada had signed a deal in 2023 to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, with 16 jets already under production. However, due to increasing tensions with the U.S., the Canadian federal government announced earlier this year that it is reassessing the agreement as part of broader defense review considerations.
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