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Switzerland Cuts F-35 Order Amid Rising Costs

3/7/2026

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Switzerland Cuts F-35s

Switzerland's Federal Council reduced planned F-35 purchases from 36 to 30 due to rising costs.
The government will not seek an additional CHF 1 billion loan.
The government will request CHF 394 million to cover inflation-related expenses.
Defense Minister Martin Pfister notes that the order is scaled back.
Experts say Switzerland needs 55 to 70 modern jets for effective air defense, which would be undermined by a smaller fleet.

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Switzerland Cuts F-35s

Switzerland's Federal Council reduced planned F-35 purchases from 36 to 30 due to rising costs.
The government will not seek an additional CHF 1 billion loan.
The government will request CHF 394 million to cover inflation-related expenses.
Defense Minister Martin Pfister notes that the order is scaled back.
Experts say Switzerland needs 55 to 70 modern jets for effective air defense, which would be undermined by a smaller fleet.