Joly's visits to Saab and Lockheed are routine components of her responsibilities during the F-35 fighter jet evaluation process
The Canadian government is currently conducting a review of the F-35 fighter jet procurement, an initiative that was launched in March following the appointment of Prime Minister Mark Carney. Industry Minister Melanie Joly is spearheading this review, with a focus on ensuring the Canadian government understands all its options.
In a recent development, Minister Joly visited Saab's facilities in Sweden this week. This trip, however, is not a part of her role to ensure the Canadian government understands the possible replacement options, such as the Gripen-E jet, which is also under consideration. Instead, the visit was primarily focused on strengthening defense-industrial ties in Europe.
The trip to Sweden and Finland, accompanied by Secretary of State for Defence Stephen Fuhr, was not directly related to the consideration of the Gripen-E jet as a possible replacement for the F-35 fighter jet. However, during her visit, Minister Joly was shown the Gripen-E jet.
In addition to her visit to Sweden, Minister Joly is scheduled to meet with Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the F-35 jet, in the coming weeks. The report, authored by Kyle Duggan and published by The Canadian Press on August 20, 2025, does not provide any new information about the scheduled completion date of the review.
It's worth noting that the review aims to strengthen Canada's security and defense ties with Europe in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. The review is scheduled to be completed by the end of the summer, but no specific details about the possible replacement options have been disclosed as of yet.
The report does not contain any advertisements and there is no available information indicating who took over the F-35 fighter jet manufacturing advertising in Canada in the summer of 2025. Minister Joly's role in the review also includes understanding the industrial benefits to Canada in the final decision, although this aspect was not specifically mentioned as a part of her trip to Sweden and Finland.
In conclusion, Minister Joly's visit to Sweden and Finland is part of her ongoing role in the government review of the F-35 fighter jet procurement, but it is not directly related to the consideration of the Gripen-E jet as a possible replacement option. The review is scheduled to be completed by the end of the summer, and the final decision is expected to consider both the military capabilities and the industrial benefits to Canada.
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