DefenseNews.com
• David Pugliese
Canada narrows CF-18 replacement to F-35 vs Saab Gripen as F-35 participation funding remains unclear
Canada’s CF-18 Hornet replacement competition is now down to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II and Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen. Separate reporting highlights Ottawa’s next installment payment for continued F-35 program participation—while uncertainty persists over whether Canada will ultimately proceed with a larger follow-on buy or shift to a cheaper alternative.
