14 Dec Colombia’s Gripen Acquisition: Strategic Independence or Operational Imperative?
By, Jaime (Jim) Gonzalez, Senior Fellow, MSI² Key Takeaways Colombia's $4.4 billion Gripen acquisition represents the political instrumentalization of a genuine operational necessity The traditionally robust U.S.-Colombia security partnership collapsed with unprecedented speed in 2025 Colombia's pursuit of strategic independence remains constrained by technological realities Colombia's November 14 signing of a...