On June 30, 2021, Switzerland decided under the Air2030 program to procure 36 F-35A Lightning II to replace its aging F/A-18 Hornets. This chapter documents the procurement process, political debate and historical context.
Air2030 Program and Evaluation
armasuisse Assessment Model
Parliamentary Debate
Federal Council Responses
Offset Agreements and Industrial Participation
Timeline and Milestones
Procurement Costs and Cost Overruns