Canada opens negotiations on M-346 trainer aircraft

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Canada has initiated negotiations for the M-346 trainer aircraft amid ongoing debate on whether to complete the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter procurement or consider Saab's Gripen jets. This decision marks a significant step in Canadian military procurement discussions.

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