ADVERTISEMENT Portugal and Canada are both considering alternatives to the now controversial American-made F-35 class of fighter jet, according to recent media reports. Micael Johansson, the CEO of Swedish company Saab, confirmed to Swedish media that Portugal and Canada are studying whether to buy the JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighter jet. The news comes weeks after Nuno Melo, Portugal’s defense minister, said he was skeptical over buying the US F-35A Lightening II, which is produced by American