Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Switzerland Still Pursuing F-35A Deal Amid Rising Costs
Switzerland wants to buy F-35A fighter jets from the United States, but the price might go up.
The US wants Switzerland to pay extra money, but Switzerland wants to agree on a fixed price.
The cost could be between 650 million to 1.3 billion Swiss francs more.
The final cost depends on factors like prices in the US.
The Swiss government is now figuring out what to do and will give an update by November.
Switzerland is committed to procuring F-35A fighter jets from the US.
The US wants Switzerland to cover extra costs, between 650 million and 1.3 billion Swiss francs.
Switzerland seeks a fixed price, but the US has not budged on its position.
The final cost will depend on inflation, commodity prices, and tariffs.
The Swiss Federal Council will review all options and report by November.
- Who
- The Swiss and US governments.
- What
- Switzerland is likely to pay more for F-35A fighter jets.
- When
- Swiss government to make decisions by November.
- Where
- Switzerland and the United States.
- Why
- The US was unwilling to agree on a fixed price for the jets.
Switzerland
United States
Price Negotiation
Switzerland
Wants a fixed price for jets.
United States
US is unwilling to deviate from its position.
Options Review
Switzerland
Will review all the available options.
United States
US imposing factors on the pricing.
- Potential Cost Overrun
- 650 million to 1.3 billion Swiss francs
- Original Contracted Price
- 6 billion Swiss francs
- Jet Type
- F-35A fighter jets
- Manufacturer
- Lockheed Martin
- First Delivery
- 2027
