National Defence committee  No reason was given, sir. There was a short sentence saying something about a technical issue. Basically they held us off.

National Defence committee  We were.... I think surprised is not the right word, because nothing surprises us actually in this business.

National Defence committee  I would say, sir, that we had been hoping for an open and transparent competition all the way through, despite the very close relationship, obviously, on the JSF program, which was clearly evident to Canada. We still did hope very much for the chance to offer our product in a for

National Defence committee  No, sir.

National Defence committee  Yes.

National Defence committee  We could speculate that that would have a material effect, but it is a media speculation, so we actually disregard it and try to back ourselves away from speculative comments that are not issued by a national government. This is a leak, so we back ourselves away from it and we'd

National Defence committee  We are indeed, sir, to the same amount, if not more. We expect a minimum of 100% in terms of offset.

National Defence committee  That's based on the acquisition costs contract, but thereafter the sustainable engineering is very much part of the industrial package we would engineer with you in partnership. But the actual offset liability is normally determined based upon the acquisition contracts.

National Defence committee  Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, thank you and good afternoon. Thank you also for the chance to present a short overview of the Saab Gripen next-generation fighter. My name is Tony Ogilvy. I look after international marketing for Saab aeronautics. My colleague is Mr. Peter Ri