Switzerland says it will settle for fewer than 36 Lockheed Martin F-35s to offset program cost growth even as the country sees the need to eventually boost its combat aircraft force to 55 to 70 modern ...

Switzerland now expects to buy 30 F-35A fighter jets after rising costs forced a reduction from the original 36-aircraft plan.

Switzerland has denied two US requests for military reconnaissance flights over its airspace. The Swiss Federal Council approved three other requests, including one maintenance flight.

The Swiss government has begun negotiations with its U.S. counterparts over a potential $1.3 billion increase in the price of the country’s new fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.

Switzerland blocks certain US military flights amid the US-Iran war, citing its neutrality. While logistical overflights were ...