Switzerland considers cutting F-35A order from 36 to about 30 aircraft
Government reviews fighter purchase after price increase while examining additional European air-defence systems
Switzerland
Switzerland cuts planned F-35 order after $1.6bn price increase
Swiss government cites financial constraints as escalating costs reduce planned fighter jet acquisition
Rafale, Eurofighter, Super Hornet and F-35 fighter jets will dispute Swiss order
The country announced on Wednesday that four manufacturers submitted proposals for up to 40 aircraft at a total price of $6.5 billion