...all countries that could easily afford the latest F-16 variants, including Block 60+, and not only the F-16 but even the F/A-18. One of those countries already operates Hornets and opted for the Gripen over the SuperHornet, and another of those countries was offered the latest SuperHornet upgrades but went with the Gripen.
According to the latest Russian occupation many nations surrounding Russia will try to get something affordable.
The A/F-35 is a bomb truck and not an interceptor.