Possible increase in military aircraft

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 06:35

The SVP and the PLR are pushing to expand Switzerland's F-35 order from thirty to thirty-six aircraft, at an added cost of CHF 650 million

Their goal is to lift the aviation credit before parliament from CHF 394 million to CHF 1.044 billion — a full fighter fleet.

The Centre remains sceptical, with the army's overall financing still not fully secured.

A recent US report also warns that F-35 unit costs could rise from 2027, partly due to a new software integration.

Switzerland has to confirm its order with Washington by early 2027.

More from Bitesize News

Hottest summer ever

MétéoSuisse has confirmed that summer 2026 was the hottest ever recorded in Switzerland
Vaud celebrates international music star

The Vaud town of Morges is looking back at the February 1988 night that launched Céline Dion's international career
Zurich HB wins another award

Zurich has topped Europe's biggest station ranking for the fifth year in a row
Another controversial vote at end of September

Switzerland is heading for another polarising ballot on 27 September
US tourism from Switzerland slumps

Fewer people in Switzerland want to fly to the United States
Home hunting even more challenging

Finding a home in Switzerland has just become harder still