Saab and Sweden hope that these ventures will also lead to a collaboration on designing future military systems. According to several sources, Sweden and Canada have already started discussions on a possible collaboration on research and development projects. In a statement, the Department of National Defence confirmed that it is "exploring possible future options beyond the current fighter jets." There are a handful of projects worldwide to develop what is commonly referred to as "sixth-generation" fighter jets. 'Tap into' civilian sideIn 2024, Saab obtained a contract valued at $400 million from the Swedish armed forces to develop the future fighter concept.

Source: CBC News March 04, 2026 16:16 UTC