Canada’s review of its planned F-35 fighter jet purchase is expected to conclude by late September. By March 2022, the choice had narrowed to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 and Saab’s Gripen. The decision brought Canada back full circle to its original F-35 choice, though not without controversy. These accusations continue to resonate today as Canada weighs whether to uphold or modify its F-35 commitment. That industrial and strategic dimension has ensured the Gripen remains part of the conversation, even after Canada formally selected the F-35 in 2022.