Switzerland Wants More F-35S In Two Stages: Media Report

2025-11-23 02:10:35

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Swiss Defense Minister Martin Pfister is reportedly proposing a two-stage strategy for purchasing F-35 fighter jets in batches to stay within the promised budget. This content was published on November 23, 2025 - 14:21 2 minutes RTS

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According to the SonntagsBlick, Pfister suggests initially buying 30 instead of 36 aircraft from the United States, before adding 10 more. This option remains provisional, according to several federal sources.

Pfister was forced to consider new options after Washington announced cost overruns ranging from CHF750 million to CHF1.3 billion for the 36 aircraft, according to the newspaper. His predecessor in the defence ministry, Viola Amherd, had originally said the 36 F-35s would cost CHF6 billion – which has ultimately proved far more uncertain.
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