Pentagon Panic: Sweden’s Gripen with a British Heart Now Rules the North — Paul Krugman Explains скачать в хорошем качестве

Pentagon Panic: Sweden’s Gripen with a British Heart Now Rules the North — Paul Krugman Explains

Pentagon panic or smart planning? Today we break down why Sweden's Saab Gripen now dominates Nordic air power, what "British heart" really means, and how defense economics shape the Pentagon's choices — with a Paul Krugman–style, data-first explanation. What you'll learn: Gripen E vs F-35 in cost, sortie rate, EW, and Arctic ops The engine reality: GE F414 (E) and Volvo RM12 (C/D) vs the Rolls-Royce EJ200 rumor How Sweden's NATO entry and Nordic integration change air policing in the High North Why GlobalEye + Gripen is a force-multiplier for NORAD/NATO The economics: budgets, industrial base, and "good-enough" capability through Krugman's lens Chapters: 00:00 Nordic air power reset 01:12 Pentagon concerns and Arctic deterrence 03:28 Gripen E capabilities and EW edge 05:10 The "British heart" engine claim explained 07:02 Cost-per-hour vs F-35 and availability math 09:15 GlobalEye pairing and network effects 11:00 Policy takeaways for NATO and NORAD If you found this useful, subscribe for more clear, fact-checked analysis on air power and defense economics. Comment your take on Gripen vs F‑35 for Arctic missions. #SaabGripen #NordicAirPower #DefenseEconomics