[Freeport]

“... such as the rapid developments in smart phones.”

Wow... seriously? You are comparing the safety critical software of an avionics bay to a cell phone?!

Moron.

You are comparing the mission systems software to a cell phone?

Moron.

Dear author, you don’t know spit about flight software.

[hinckley buzzard]

THis looks and reads like a paid infomercial. I think I’ll defer judgment until the objective experts weigh in.

[rlmorel]

"...How does it compare in terms of Agility/manoeuvrability with the following platforms: 1.Rafale 2. Typhoon 3. F-35 4. Su-35? Well I can’t or rather we don’t comment on the competition, other than saying these aircraft are all good. But with Gripen E operational capabilities and technological advances – in a “knife-fight” we bring the “gun”..."

This is a glaring example of someone who clearly does not understand to even a small degree the current environment. If you are in an F-35 and are in a turn and burn with any 4th Gen fighter, you have already squandered all of your advantages which you may have held.

I see it somewhat the same as someone who goes to a knife fight with a fully loaded M249 SAW instead of a knife, and then laying it down on the floor to "fight fair", then get your throat cut.