Switzerland ready to restart fighter contest

Swiss Defense Minister Guy Parmelin has briefed his cabinet colleagues on the timeline to acquire a new fighter jet for the air force.

McDonnell Douglas F-A-18C Hornet, Switzerland - Air Force AN1987891
By Konstantin von Wedelstaedt [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

A panel of experts will convene in the next few months to thrash out the road map which will lead to a down select in 2020. Delivery is to commence in 2025.

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