Canada opens negotiations on M-346 trainer aircraft

The news comes as Canada continued to debate whether to finalize a large procurement of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, or add in a procurement of Saab-made Gripen jets

The news comes as Canada continued to debate whether to finalize a large procurement of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, or add in a procurement of <a href="/manufacturers/saab-ab" class="manufacturer-link">Saab</a>-made Gripen jets

This development reflects broader trends in defence procurement and industry consolidation as governments worldwide increase defence spending in response to evolving security threats.

Source: Breaking Defense. Read the full report at https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/canada-opens-negotiations-on-m-346-trainer-aircraft/