Aircraft
Switzerland Outlines New Air Defense Requirements
Switzerland is looking for a new fighter to enter service around 2025, along with a ground-based air defense system
Switzerland's NKF program aims to replace both F-5s and F/A-18s. (Photo: DDPS/Swiss Air Force)
Switzerland's NKF program aims to replace both F-5s and F/A-18s. (Photo: DDPS/Swiss Air Force)

On March 23 the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection, and Sports (DDPS) published a document setting out its basic requirements for both a new fighter (“NKF”—Neues Kampfflugzeug) and a ground-based air defense system (“Bodluv”—Bodengestützte-Luft-Verteidigung). The document names potential suppliers and establishes offset requirements.


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