The JAS 39 Fighter Has No Shot At Replacing F-35 in Canada

The JAS 39 Fighter Has No Shot At Replacing F-35 in Canada

Summary and Key Points: Amid growing political tensions with the U.S., Canada is reconsidering its planned purchase of 88 F-35 stealth fighters, potentially turning instead to Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen. -Although Canada already committed funds for 16 F-35s, Prime Minister Mark Carney tasked Defense Minister Bill Blair to evaluate alternative aircraft to reduce reliance […] The post The JAS 39 Fighter Has No Shot At Replacing F-35 in Canada app…

‘Kill Switch’ Concerns: Portugal Considering Abandoning F-35 For Gripen E Fighters

The Portuguese Defence Ministry in March 2025 initiated a reassessment of its air combat capability modernisation plans, with Defence Minister Nuno Melo at the time announcing the cancellation of plans to procure 27 to 28 F-35A fifth generation fighters under the “Air Force 5.3” modernisation program. The selection of the F-35 had previously been confirmed in April 2024 by Air Force Chief of Staff General Joao Cartaxo Alves. Concerns regarding t…

The F-35 and Gripen Fighter Jets: A Tale of Cost, Capability, and Controversy - New Space Economy

The F-35 Lightning II and the Saab Gripen are two fighter jets at the heart of heated debates in military and political circles. Designed to meet modern warfare demands, these aircraft represent different philosophies in defense technology, cost management, and international cooperation. The F-35, a U.S.-built stealth jet, has faced scrutiny for its staggering costs and technical issues, while the Gripen, a Swedish multirole fighter, has emerged…