{"id":508346,"date":"2021-06-30T10:36:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T14:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/switzerland-selects-f-35-lightning-ii-for-future-air-defense-requirements\/"},"modified":"2021-06-30T10:36:35","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T14:36:35","slug":"switzerland-selects-f-35-lightning-ii-for-future-air-defense-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/switzerland-selects-f-35-lightning-ii-for-future-air-defense-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Switzerland Selects F-35 Lightning II for Future Air Defense Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"
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F-35 is the most advanced, capable and affordable aircraft available for the Swiss Air Force’s future fighter fleet<\/h2>\n

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\n FORT WORTH, Texas<\/span>, June 30, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0The Swiss Federal Council announced Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II is the aircraft selected from its New Fighter Aircraft competition.<\/p>\n

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\n Switzerland<\/span> will become the 15th nation to join the F-35 program of record, joining several European nations.<\/div>\n

“We are honored to be selected by Switzerland<\/span> and look forward to partnering with the Swiss government, public, air force and industry to deliver and sustain the F-35 aircraft,” said Bridget Lauderdale<\/span>, Lockheed Martin’s vice president and general manager of the F-35 Program. “With the selection, Switzerland<\/span> will become the 15th\u00a0nation to join the F-35 program of record, joining several European nations in further strengthening global airpower and security.”<\/p>\n

The Swiss Air Force will receive F-35A aircraft, a sustainment solution tailored to Swiss autonomy requirements, and a comprehensive training program.<\/p>\n

The F-35 selection will deliver economic and technical advantages to the nation for decades to come. Swiss industry will have the opportunity to participate in research and development, production and sustainment opportunities that will extend their capabilities into the future. As a new participant in the F-35 program, Switzerland<\/span> will benefit from Lockheed Martin’s dedication to autonomy and sovereignty in integrating indigenous solutions. <\/p>\n

To date, the F-35 operates from 21 bases worldwide, with nine nations operating F-35s on their home soil. There are more than 655 F-35s in service today, with more than 1,380 pilots and 10,670 maintainers trained on the aircraft.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

For additional information, visit www.f35.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\n About Lockheed Martin
<\/b>Headquartered in\u00a0Bethesda, Maryland<\/span>, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)\u00a0is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.<\/p>\n

Please follow\u00a0@LMNews<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter for the latest announcements and news across the corporation.<\/p>\n

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F-35 is the most advanced, capable and affordable aircraft available for the Swiss Air Force’s future fighter fleet PR Newswire FORT WORTH, Texas, June 30, 2021 \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0The Swiss Federal Council announced Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II is the aircraft selected from its New Fighter Aircraft competition. Switzerland will become the 15th nation to join the F-35 program of record, joining several European nations. “We are honored to be selected by Switzerland and look forward to partnering with the Swiss government, public, air force and industry to deliver and sustain the F-35 aircraft,” said Bridget Lauderdale, Lockheed Martin’s vice president and general manager of the F-35 Program. “With the selection, Switzerland will become the 15th\u00a0nation to join the F-35 program … <\/p>\n

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