Switzerland could buy fewer F-35 fighter jets if the extra costs requested by the US exceed its budget.
Andreea Lificiu
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Swiss Defense Minister Martin Pfister has announced that Switzerland could reduce the number of F-35 jets ordered if the final price exceeds the set budget of 6 billion francs. The US has demanded additional costs of between 650 million and 1.3 billion dollars, sparking a controversy in Switzerland. Despite those costs, Pfister stresses that the F-35 remains a necessary choice for national defense, having been integrated into the defense systems of several European countries. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2027.
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Elveţia ar putea achiziţiona mai puţine avioane americane F-35 din cauza costului suplimentar
Elveţia ar putea cumpăra mai puţine avioane F-35 din SUA, din cauza costului suplimentar - Economica.net
Elveția ar putea achiziționa mai puține avioane americane F-35 din cauza costului suplimentar (ministru)
Elveția ar putea achiziționa mai puține avioane americane F-35 din cauza costului suplimentar
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