Saab has announced a slate of partners who will participate in its Gripen E campaign for Ottowa's requirement for 88 new fighters. The company says that the "Gripen for Canada Team" will comprise IMP Aerospace & Defence, CAE, Peraton Canada, and GE Aviation. "Over the past two years, Saab and the Swedish Government have been encouraged by Canada's open and transparent competition to replace its fighter fleet," says Jonas Hjelm, head of aeronautics at Saab. "Saab is committed to securing long-term relationships in Canada that will create a significant number of highly-skilled, sustainable jobs for Canadians within domestic and international supply chains." IMP Aerospace & Defence will participate in indigenous production and support, CAE will provide training and "mission systems solutions," and Peraton Canada MRO related support. GE Aviation, which produces the fighter's F414 engine, "will provide and sustain the fighter's engines in Canada."