Swiss Homes Get Soundproof Windows to Combat F-35 Jet Noise

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The Department of Defense is starting this week a crucial phase of information with the residents of the military bases of Payerne, Meiringen and Emmen. But the postponement of the F-35 noise tests is blurring a dialogue already under high tensionC is a new cougac in the F-35 file. On Tuesday, two aircraft were to be deployed on the Meiringen airbase to carry out comparative noise tests with the current F/A-18. But the exercise was postponed. Th…

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The VBS appeases, the residents warn: The new fighter jet could cause significantly more noise in the narrow valley than calculated. Critics now demand transparency and measurements.

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The VBS has presented its measures to reduce noise in relation to the F-35A.

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The population living near the military airbases in Payerne, Meiringen and Emmen will receive noise-resistant windows to reduce the noise pollution caused by the F-35A. Some 230 buildings are affected.

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The F-35 is louder than the F/A-18. Therefore, the Air Force must improve noise abatement around the airfields in Payerne, Meiringen, and Emmen. The army announced the planned measures on Monday.