Switzerland confirms 2027 delivery of F-35A fighter jets despite cost and delay concerns
Switzerland’s defence procurement agency Armasuisse has confirmed that delivery of the F-35A fighter jets remains on schedule to begin in mid-2027.
ANAVIA inaugurates new Swiss headquarters and UAS prototyping centre in Bilten
ANAVIA, a Swiss company specialising in rotary-wing unmanned aerial systems and part of EDGE, has inaugurated a new headquarters and advanced prototyping facility in Bilten, Switzerland.
Kugler Bimetal partners with Lockheed Martin to supply precision aerospace and defence components
Swiss manufacturer Kugler Bimetal SA has announced a collaboration with Lockheed Martin to develop and supply high-precision, finish-machined components for global aerospace and defence applications.
F-35 procurements face uncertainty as European countries weigh funding and political costs – Aviation Week
European plans to acquire Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter have encountered fresh uncertainty as Spain and Switzerland reassess their commitments.
Switzerland reviews Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet procurement as U.S. demands higher payment
Switzerland’s government has instructed its defence ministry to examine options for the planned acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets after the United States refused to drop demands for additional funding.
Switzerland to proceed with F-35 and Patriot air defence system purchase despite U.S. tariffs
Switzerland will go ahead with its planned purchase of F-35 fighter jets and the Patriot missile defence system from the United States, despite the recent imposition of 39% tariffs on Swiss imports by Washington.
RUAG marks major milestone with 5,000th J85-GE-21 engine test in Switzerland
Swiss technology company RUAG has successfully completed the 5,000th test run of a J85-GE-21 engine at its test bench in Ennetmoos, marking a significant operational milestone.
Switzerland’s Patriot air defence defence systems delivery postponed due to U.S. support for Ukraine
The United States Department of Defense has informed the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) that deliveries of Patriot ground-based air defence systems to Switzerland will be delayed.
Switzerland signs contract for combat-proven IRIS-T SLM ground based air defence system
Switzerland has signed a contract to procure five IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to protect its population against medium-range aerial threats.
ESSI: Switzerland to sign deal for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems this summer
Switzerland and Germany have signed a programme agreement for the joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM air defence systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Switzerland challenges unexpected $1.3 billion price hike in F-35 fighter deal with U.S.
Switzerland and the United States have entered diplomatic discussions after a disagreement emerged over the agreed price for 36 F-35A fighter jets.
Switzerland joins EU PESCO project “Cyber Ranges Federation” to enhance cyber defence training
Switzerland will participate in the European Union’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) project “Cyber Ranges Federation” (CRF), following approval by the EU Council on 20 May 2025.