Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Swiss Reduce F-35 Fighter Jet Order
The Swiss government has decided to buy fewer F-35A fighter jets from the United States.
They originally planned to buy 36 jets for 6 billion Swiss francs, but the cost increased.
Now, they want to spend only the planned amount.
The government might still decide to buy more jets later if they need to.
They also mentioned that they will modernize their air defenses.
The U.S. had put high taxes on Swiss goods, but those taxes have been reduced.
Switzerland to reduce F-35A fighter jet order due to cost overruns.
Original plan was to buy 36 jets for 6 billion Swiss francs.
Government instructed to procure the highest number of jets within the budget.
US tariffs on Swiss goods reduced from 39% to 15%.
Future review for 55-70 modern fighter jets to modernize air defenses.
- Who
- Swiss government
- What
- Reducing F-35A fighter jet order due to cost overruns
- When
- December 12, 2023
- Where
- Switzerland
- Why
- To stick to the original budget of 6 billion Swiss francs
- Original Order
- 36 F-35A jets
- Budget
- 6 billion Swiss francs ($7.54 billion)
- Current Plan
- Reduce number of jets to fit budget
- US Tariffs
- Reduced from 39% to 15%
- Future Plans
- Review for 55-70 modern fighter jets