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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Switzerland and US dispute cost of controversial fighter jet deal
GenevacTypeface:> Switzerland and the United States are at odds over the price of 36 US-made F-35 fighter jets, with Washington now seeking a significantly higher payment than originally expected. The Swiss government maintains the aircraft were purchased at a fixed price of some 6 billion Swiss francs ($7.5 billion). However, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) now claims the fixed price was a misunderstanding and is demanding an additional $650 million to $1.3 billion, Swiss armaments chief Urs Loher said. The 2022 order stirred controversy in Switzerland and across Europe, in part because Switzerland chose the US-made jets over European alternatives like the Eurofighter and the French Rafale. Then-defence minister Viola Amherd defended the decision, stating the F-35 was the most cost-effective option. (DPA)
Al Etihad
14-03-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Swiss announces new defence minister, Singapore cooperation deal
14 Mar 2025 16:09 ZURICH (Reuters) The Swiss government said on Friday that Martin Pfister will be the country's new defence minister when Viola Amherd steps down at the end of the month. Separately, the government said it had approved a memorandum of understanding to step up defence cooperation with Singapore which would allow the two to deepen collaboration on research, development, innovation and defence procurement.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Swiss announce new defence minister, Singapore cooperation deal
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government said on Friday Martin Pfister will be the country's new defence minister when Viola Amherd steps down at the end of the month. Separately, the government said it had approved a memorandum of understanding to step up defence cooperation with Singapore which would allow the two to deepen collaboration on research, development, innovation and defence procurement. (Writing by Dave Graham, editing by John Revill)
Reuters
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Swiss announce new defence minister, Singapore cooperation deal
ZURICH, March 14 (Reuters) - The Swiss government said on Friday Martin Pfister will be the country's new defence minister when Viola Amherd steps down at the end of the month. Separately, the government said it had approved a memorandum of understanding to step up defence cooperation with Singapore which would allow the two to deepen collaboration on research, development, innovation and defence procurement.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Martin Pfister elected as new Swiss federal council member
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland's parliament on Wednesday elected Martin Pfister to be the new member of the country's federal council, or cabinet, replacing Viola Amherd, who is stepping down at the end of this month. Pfister edged out his colleague Markus Ritter, with both men representing the centrist Die Mitte party. Amherd, the Swiss defence minister, served as the country's president last year within the seven-member federal council. (Writing by Dave Graham, Editing by Rachel More)
