Defense Federal Councillor Pfister visits Belgian military airfield with F-35 jets
Defense Minister Martin Pfister learns about Belgium's experience with the F-35 fighter jet. He will visit the Belgian military airfield in Florennes on Monday with a parliamentary delegation.
01.12.2025, 08:00
SDA
The Federal Council wants to find out about the Belgian air force's operational experience with the fighter jet, as Pfister's defense department announced on Monday. Switzerland is in the process of acquiring several dozen fighter jets of the same type from the USA. Exactly how many is still unclear due to the additional costs communicated by the USA.
Pfister will also meet the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, in Brussels. The communiqué went on to say that it will be discussed how important it is for Swiss defense companies to contribute their expertise to international supply chains. Cooperation between Switzerland and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will also be discussed.
