Lockheed Martin(US:LMT) Huan Qiu Wang·2025-12-16 14:37Core Insights - Canada is considering replacing its CF-18 fighter jets with either the F-35 from Lockheed Martin or the Gripen from Saab, amid an internal investigation into a data leak during the bidding process [1][4] Group 1: Fighter Jet Evaluation - The F-35 scored 95% in military capability, with a total score of 57.1 out of 60, indicating a significant advantage over the Gripen, which scored only 33% with a total of 19.8 [1][2] - The evaluation criteria included mission performance, upgradability, sustainment, technical criteria, and capability delivery, with the F-35 outperforming the Gripen in all categories [2] Group 2: Procurement Context - The Canadian government plans to purchase 88 F-35 jets at a budget of 19 billion CAD (approximately 13 billion USD), marking it as the most expensive military procurement in over 30 years [6] - There is ongoing debate within the Canadian government regarding whether to proceed solely with the F-35 or to consider a mixed fleet that includes the Gripen, influenced by economic considerations and potential benefits from the contracts [6]