We can draw inspiration from the U.K. In Quebec, we have quite a few people who have developed expertise, particularly at Bell Textron, and have moved to the U.K.
The U.K. reformed its procurement practices. In some cases, like us, they are forced to procure externally, primarily from the U.S. They compel the original equipment manufacturer, or the prime contractor, to include British content from the outset.
Take the example of certain Dash fighter aircraft platforms. When 16 or 26 units were acquired, they featured a certain amount of British components and they managed to sell them to other countries. They leveraged this process with the first 26 aircraft purchased by the U.K. and for other aircraft.
This must be done at the time of purchase. When we are forced to buy a specific product to meet our needs, we can push for Canadian content from the outset. It's about working proactively and defining skills.
We may not be able to manufacture the entire fighter jet, but we may be able to incorporate the artificial intelligence expertise that has been developed in Montreal and our aerospace expertise. Some of the systems or niches we have developed can be incorporated into a fighter jet.