Equipment that works elsewhere still has to operate in Canadian conditions. Similarities between the Swedish and Canadian operating environments are offered as one argument for considering Gripen. The comparison follows the concern that an attractive design can fail when exposed to the conditions in which it must serve. Sweden's awareness of nearby Russia is also treated as relevant to its defence outlook. This is a limited argument about operating context, rather than a complete assessment of competing aircraft.
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Why Canada's operating environment matters in a fighter choice
The Gripen example illustrates why equipment must suit local conditions as well as its intended military task.