Critics who favour the Lockheed-Martin stealth fighter have long argued that the Swedish-built Gripen would not be interoperable with American aircraft and the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD). Commanders of both the Swedish and Danish air forces, speaking at the airfield in Keflavik on Tuesday, said the aircraft have been performing well together. WATCH | F-35 bested Gripen in 2021 DND competition: F-35 bested Gripen jet in 2021 Defence Department competition | Duration 2:05 The U.S.-built F-35 fighter jet dominated Sweden's Gripen during a competition held by the Defence Department in 2021. Lt.-Col. Johan Legardt, commander of the Swedish air detachment during the NATO air policing mission in Iceland, is seen being interviewed by journalists at the Keflavík air base. The Department of National Defence says it is reviewing future fighter jet purchases in the context of trade tensions with Washington.

Source: CBC News March 04, 2026 15:01 UTC