F-35 vs Saab Gripen: Jobs, Leaked Scores and Public Opinion Collide in Canada’s Fighter Jet Showdown
A leaked Canadian defence chart shows the U.S.-made F-35 far outscoring Sweden’s Gripen jet, as Ottawa reviews its C$27.7-billion fighter purchase amid rising costs and U.S. trade tensions. A new poll finds 40% of Canadians want the best jet for the air force, while 28% prioritize job creation. Sweden promises 10,000 jobs if Canada buys the Gripen. Canada has joined the EU’s SAFE defence fund to reduce reliance on U.S. suppliers.