It lacks the range and, most significantly, low-observability of the F-35.
Gripen is a 1980s design updated with the latest software, just like Typhoon and Rafale. The F-35 is a 2000s design, there's just no way to close the stealth gap with it.
Gripen is a 1980s design updated with the latest software, just like Typhoon and Rafale. The F-35 is a 2000s design, there's just no way to close the stealth gap with it.
This vulnerability is why KrakenSDR had to pull one of their git repos a few years ago.
Stealth might help at long ranges, but think of it like locks on doors, only effective at keeping honest people out.