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The Swiss Federal Council keeps the current program regarding the partial substitution of the Tiger fleet

Berne, Switzerland - The decision was taken on Wednesday during the session

In the meeting held on the 21st October the Swiss Federal Council decided to keep the same program regarding the purchase project "Partial replacing of the Tiger airplanes fleet (SPFT)". During the meeting the federal government admitted economic difficulties of the Swiss Army and has the nominated the Federal Department of Defence, Protection and Sport to provide accurate details on the matter in...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1110490
Rome, Italy, 10/23/2009 11:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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