Switzerland’s decision to procure 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, formalized in a $6.25 billion contract signed on September 19, 2022, has reignited a multifaceted debate that transcends mere military modernization. This acquisition, intended to replace the Swiss Air Force’s aging fleet of 26 F/A-18 Hornets and 25 F-5 Tigers by 2030, has … Leggi tutto Switzerland’s F-35 Acquisition: A Data-Driven Analysis of U.S. Control, Neutrality Concerns and Strategic Implications in 2025