Lockheed holding steady on F-35 production rate, exec says
“It’s not just a single issue," said Lockheed executive Steve Sheehy. “We want to keep our suppliers at a steady rate."
Zelenskyy: ‘We want to order 25 Patriot’ air defense systems from US
"These systems are produced over several years, and we would not want to wait," the Ukrainian president said.
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F-35 Lot 18 ‘price increase’ due to inflation, rising raw material cost: Pentagon
The rising costs have led to a row between Switzerland and the US, as Bern faces a $610 million increase for its order of 36 F-35As, a defense official told Breaking Defense.
Switzerland weighs cuts to F-35 order amid cost dispute, tariff pressure
The Swiss government says it is still committed to buying the F-35 stealth fighter, though Defense Minister Martin Pfister reportedly said that Bern may end up buying fewer of the jets due to a cost increase.
Washington diverts Patriots bound for Switzerland to support Ukraine
“Countries now supplying weapons systems to Ukraine will be able to replace them faster,” according to the Swiss announcement.
Australia could get first new F-35 by 2029 if government reverses program cuts: Lockheed exec
“[C]onceivably, based on where we are buying long-lead parts for Lot 21 we could make that happen,” said J.R. McDonald, Lockheed’s vice president of business development for the F-35 program.
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Skynode S: Auterion autonomy kit lets attack drones fly through jamming
Just announced on Thursday but already quietly combat-tested in Ukraine, the palm-sized Skynode S card makes small drones much less dependent on an uninterrupted wireless link to a human remote controller.
US and Switzerland sign Patriot Advanced Capability 3 missile contract
“The procurement of a second type of guided missile [PAC-3] for the Patriot system expands the capabilities of longer-range ground-based air defense and increases the endurance of the Swiss Army” said Switzerland’s federal department of defense, civil protection and sport in a translated statement.
Neutral nations Austria and Switzerland agree to join European Sky Shield Initiative
Switzerland made clear that it will “examine” areas where co-operation can be strengthened, with a plan to specifically address information exchange and training for the US-made Patriot air defense system, of which it ordered five units in June 2021.
Sikorsky to reveal UK New Medium Helicopter production plans once requirements set
"We really just want to see the final tender and understand what the requirements are going to look like before we make a public announcement on our approach," said Paul Lemmo, President of Sikorsky.
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Under pressure from local industry and international allies, the Swiss government is considering measures to relax its rules on the re-export of arms.
As Swiss block ammo transfer for Ukraine, tensions with Germany grow
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F-35 faces stiff competition as European nations decide on future fighters
Politics, diplomacy complicate decisions by Finland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland when it comes to the F-35 versus other American and international competitors.
The Swiss Picked The F-35 On Price. The Pentagon Should Listen
The Swiss evaluators found the networked systems of the F-35A enabled pilots to have more situational awareness and that the stealth fighter was more survivable in all mission areas. The F-35A also achieved the highest grades for product support, efficiency of maintenance and potential for collaboration with other countries.