Switzerland cuts planned F-35 order after $1.6bn price increase
Swiss government cites financial constraints as escalating costs reduce planned fighter jet acquisition
Swiss Air Force
US Marines take delivery of first of 22 F-5 fighter jets sold by Switzerland
Combat aircraft are mainly used by the Patrouille Suisse air demonstration squadron. Air Force will leave the supersonic jet in 2027
Despite political pressure, Switzerland selects the F-35A as its future fighter
Air Force will receive 36 jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin and which had by far the best score in the competition, said the country's Federal Council
Switzerland to announce new Air Force fighter on June 30
Airbus would have proposed to assemble all Eurofighter Typhoons in Switzerland if it wins. Rafale, F-35 and Super Hornet are also in competition
Rafale and F-35 are mentioned as favorites in Swiss fighter competition
Dassault and Lockheed Martin fighters were cited by Swiss newspaper and radio as potential replacements for the Air Force's F-18C/D