Switzerland and the United States are in disagreement over the final cost of 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets intended to replace the Swiss Air Force’s aging fleet. While the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) is seeking additional charges due to inflation and rising material costs in recent years, Swiss officials maintain the originally agreed-upon price of just over six billion Swiss francs (about $7.5 billion) remains valid.
The DSCA reportedly informed Switzerland that the fixed price may have been misunderstood, though no exact figures were provided. However, Swiss authorities insist the contractual terms are binding and publicly confirmed. Accepting the revised pricing could result in additional expenses ranging between $650 million and $1.3 billion—variances attributed to U.S. tariffs, inflation fluctuations, and geopolitical factors.
