Canada’s debate over purchasing new fighter jets intensifies with a leaked Department of National Defence document revealing the F-35 outperformed the Swedish Gripen in technical capabilities. Prime Minister Mark Carney has yet to decide between these options, with a possibility of a mixed fleet. A review of the F-35 purchase was ordered following U.S. sovereignty threats, but results remain undisclosed. While F-35 supporters cite the document as proof of superiority, Gripen advocates argue it is outdated and does not reflect recent advancements or challenges faced by the F-35.
