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Dumping F-35 Fighter for JAS 39 Gripen Would Be a Mistake for Canada

Summary by nationalsecurityjournal.org
Key Points and Summary – Political friction between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump has put Canada’s planned purchase of 88 F-35A stealth fighters “under review,” raising the possibility of a switch to the Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen. The Gripen offers a significantly lower operational cost ($7.5K per hour vs. the F-35’s $33K). However, canceling the F-35 deal now would create a logistical nightmare for Canada, w…
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nationalsecurityjournal.org broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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