# Saab names Canadian partners for Gripen E fighter bid

Saab signed agreements with IMP Aerospace & Defence, Magellan Aerospace, and CAE for local manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance of the Gripen E fighter jet in Canada, contingent on a formal procurement order from the Canadian government.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-11-04
- Where: Canada
- Status: announced
- Products: Gripen E fighter jet, aerostructures, composite structures, fighter pilot training
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Saab AB](https://endata.com/companies/9708.md)
- [IMP Aerospace & Defence](https://endata.com/companies/15739.md) (partner)
- [Magellan Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/15740.md) (partner)
- [CAE](https://endata.com/companies/15741.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [getitagainmacho.com](https://getitagainmacho.com/article/saab-positions-canadian-partners-for-gripen-e-bid-amid-ongoing-fighter-review), 2026-11-04: "If approved, the initiative is designed to generate high-technology manufacturing jobs, foster advanced materials research, and expand local engineering expertise."

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