Switzerland has signed a contract worth €6.035 billion for the purchase of fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighters

The saga with the purchase of F-35 Lightning II aircraft for Switzerland has finally officially ended. Final point at

history was set by the Swiss government, which signed an agreement on the purchase of fifth-generation fighters.

What is known

Switzerland buys 36 F-35 Lighting fighter jetsII in the modification of the F-35A with a four-barreled gun GAU-22 / A caliber 25 mm. This is the simplest version of the aircraft from a technological point of view, but it forms the basis of American exports. Accordingly, it costs less than the F-35B and F-35C for aircraft carriers.

Purchase decision F-35 Lightning II Switzerlandpassed in a referendum in 2020. The deal had to be closed by March 2023. The contract value was €6.035 billion. Lockheed Martin will supply fifth-generation fighter jets during 2027-2030.

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F-35A Lightning II will replace aircraftF/A-18 Super Hornet and F-5 Tiger. In addition to fifth-generation fighters, Switzerland will receive ammunition, weapons, a logistics package, mission planning systems and additional equipment. The price also includes systems for training and training pilots.

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