Joining as observer brings optionality and is simple common sense. Better to get ahead of others as more countries look to get on board in the future. Also the reports of the Gripens demise may have been greatly exaggerated. Given Trumps new tariffs yesterday, every new act of belligerence increases the chances of Canada accepting Swedens offer to set up a manufacturing hub here with
full ip transfer. It may reach the point where the politics demand it. For those who view the Gripen as a distraction they might not like where this is potentially heading. For me the main reason this may happen is one set of numbers. F-35 reported readiness rates ranging from 29% -53%. That’s a problem.
This is the program where Canada should be. While it is too early to see where it leads, the opportunity that it presents at this moment in time is too good to pass up. The more support a program gets in the initial stages greater the likelihood that it goes to production. I would eventually like is to become a full fledge partner, maybe in the test, training and support role. We have Goose Bay and Cold Lake with large air ranges. Perfect for these partner nations to test and refine the aircraft.
Joining as observer brings optionality and is simple common sense. Better to get ahead of others as more countries look to get on board in the future. Also the reports of the Gripens demise may have been greatly exaggerated. Given Trumps new tariffs yesterday, every new act of belligerence increases the chances of Canada accepting Swedens offer to set up a manufacturing hub here with
full ip transfer. It may reach the point where the politics demand it. For those who view the Gripen as a distraction they might not like where this is potentially heading. For me the main reason this may happen is one set of numbers. F-35 reported readiness rates ranging from 29% -53%. That’s a problem.
Awesome reporting as always! I'm also glad we joined the program. I hope we become a tier 1 partner but who knows at this point?
This is the program where Canada should be. While it is too early to see where it leads, the opportunity that it presents at this moment in time is too good to pass up. The more support a program gets in the initial stages greater the likelihood that it goes to production. I would eventually like is to become a full fledge partner, maybe in the test, training and support role. We have Goose Bay and Cold Lake with large air ranges. Perfect for these partner nations to test and refine the aircraft.