Newly released evaluation data reveals the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II scored 95% compared to Saab’s Gripen E at 33% across all major capability categories in Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project. The F-35 dominated mission performance, upgradability, and sustainment metrics, significantly outperforming its competitor. The disclosure comes as Ottawa reconsiders its decision to procure 88 aircraft amid trade tensions, though industrial arguments continue favoring the Gripen.