In late March 2022, the Canadian government announced its intention to negotiate a contract to purchase the F-35. By early December 2022, defence sources revealed an initial funding request for 16 F-35s had been approved by the Treasury Board of Canada, though Saab claimed their offer remained eligible for selection. On 9 January 2023, the government announced the signing of a final contract to procure 88 F-35s, ending the Gripen's chance for selection.
in late march 2022 the canadian government announced its intention to negotiate a contract to purchase the f-35 by early december 2022 defence sources revealed an initial funding request for 16 f-35s had been approved by the treasury board of canada though saab claimed their offer remained eligible for selection on 9 january 2023 the government announced the signing of a final contract to procure 88 f-35s ending the gripen's chance for selection