The Gripen is also equipped with reinforced landing gear that positions the airframe high above the ground to prevent any debris from being sucked into the jet engine's air intake. The JAS 39 was ...

But blocking the Saab deal could push Bogotá—and perhaps other countries in Latin America—to explore alternative options, including those from China.

The expert highlights the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen, which he describes as often underrated. In recent months, they have been considered a potential reinforcement for Ukraine. The JAS-39 Gripen is a ...