Gripen NG: a new generation is ready. Are you?

Was doing a scroll thru my video library and came across this jewel from 2013. Long short?  We've been had.

I know this is Saab propaganda but its all within the realm of what we know works and works well.

This plane checks all the boxes.  AESA, reliable & powerful engines, sensor fusion, IRST, links to other aircraft/ships etc....the only thing it doesn't have to make it a so called 5th gen fighter is stealth.

And exactly how durable is stealth in the age of advanced computing power.

Then we have the 1000 pound bear in the room.

Affordability.

If I was suddenly put in charge of an air force for a small country I would be all over this airplane.  It's obvious that arms sales aren't about a certain products capabilities but rather the "loyalty" that comes from the purchase.

I'd buy Gripens, Meteor missiles, probably some Brimstones, a good portion of Storm Breaker SDBs, some Paveways (thousand pound class with the guidance kits) and a good anti-ship missile in the form of the Brahmos.