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Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

9th March 2026

The reduction in the number of planned F-35A aircraft from 36 to 30 by the Swiss government comes due to budget constraints, with no firm plans to fill the gap despite “negative consequences”.

What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

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What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

9th March 2026

The USAF plans to phase out its 162 in-operation A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs by the end of FY2026, replacing them with F-35As which will bring a leap in capabilities in terms of lethality, survivability and speed.

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