Gripen C/D with Meteor Missiles...

How would we class this airplane if used with a powerful AWACs?  Is it possibly the best interceptor/defense fighter currently flying?

It's small, fast, can supercruise, flies high, has competitive range,  has a powerful AESA and of course Meteor Missiles that have unrivaled range in comparison to other western types.  Add all that to an AWACs that can see far and you have a powerful combination.

Is it the best currently flying?