US EditionMartin Pfister Proposes to Reduce the Initial Purchase of F-35 and Then Order More
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According to the "SonntagsBlick", the Minister of Defence, Martin Pfister, would consider reducing the initial order from 36 F-35 to 30 copies.This measure would allow to meet the budget ceiling of 6 billion for the acquisition of combat aircraftConfronted with the explosion of the costs announced by the United States for the acquisition of 36 F-35, the Minister of Defence, Martin Pfister, seeks to reconcile the need to equip the air force with …
To meet the promised credit, Defence Minister Martin Pfister proposes a two-step strategy for the purchase of F-35s: first order less, then more. According to the SonntagsBlick, he suggests first buy 30 instead of 36, before adding 10. This option remains provisional, according to several federal sources.
Switzerland could buy only 30 F-35 fighter jets instead of 36 for the time being – in order not to blow up the set cost roof. Defence Minister Martin Pfister plans a reduction, but leaves a later increase open.
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