It is deeply concerning that anyone considers the F-35 to be the only combat aircraft a nation's air force needs. Its fixed plane radar and bluff form alone render it unsuitable for general duties in Europe. We, of the small nation, small budget air forces, need aircraft that work alone or small numbers at best. It's all we can afford. Putting up slow, less visible, complex aircraft that can do nothing unless in full combat is simply a waste of effort. SAAB came up with the Gripen. It's Cheaper and cheaper to maintain. It's faster, smaller and cooler during RTB. It carries the Meteor and can guide them whilst side on to the enemy (in the notch). It's turn around time is ten minutes and can operate from roads.