Taiwan's fighter replacement options in a Gripen scenario

Should Taiwan consider the Saab JAS 39 Gripen?

In the scenario presented, Gripen is a possible F-16 successor if F-35 access remains unavailable and no other option emerges.

The Gripen proposal concerns a future replacement for Taiwan's F-16 fleet. Its premises are a finite remaining F-16 service life and limited access to F-35. Under those assumptions, Gripen is an option unless another aircraft becomes available. This remains a conditional scenario without an approved sale or replacement timetable established here.