If it wasn't for the need to do your part in the alliance, of which the US is the most powerful member, then Finland would probably choose Gripen, hands down. The Gripen is basically designed for Finland by virtue of being designed for Sweden. Ground crew of 3, can land and depart with regular roads, reload-refuel in 15 minutes, low fuel consumption etc etc.
Even with Sweden within NATO, Sweden would be a small industrial-military partner and the US a big one.
Even with Sweden within NATO, Sweden would be a small industrial-military partner and the US a big one.