According to the Norwegian MOD the F-35 beat the JAS-39N on every single criteria laid down in the "contest".
The Gripen fell way short, and was deemed "unfit for purpose" in quite a few situations.
The ability to defend airspace and territorial waters in medium and high scale conflict situations was one where the Gripen fell short, with range/payload and survivability issues stated as the reason.
The prime minister said in a TV interview "...it was not a close race at all...."
SAAB stock fell 10%+ on the Stockholm stock exchange yesterday.