• The F-35A scored 57.1 out of 60 points, outperforming the Gripen E by a wide margin.
• The F-35 dominated all five rated categories, with the Gripen scoring lower in mission performance, upgradability, sustainment, technical criteria, and capability delivery.
• Saab continues to lobby for the Gripen E, emphasizing its industrial benefits and potential for Canadian participation.

This evaluation may indicate a shift in Canada's fighter procurement strategy, potentially favoring the F-35's superior performance and operational capabilities. The Gripen's lower scores may make it more challenging for Saab to compete, but industrial benefits and local assembly could still play a role in Ottawa's decision-making process.