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Switzerland postpones the decision on fighter that will replace Tigers

Berne, Switzerland - Gripen, Eurofighter or Rafale?

"Swiss Federal Council defined the schedule for the purchase of the new combat fighters (that will replace in part the Tiger's fleet) on March 25th. In the same time it instructed the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport to present a new report on the security policy within December 2009. A decision on the partial replacement of the Tiger's fleet will be taken after the presentation...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1102002
Rome, Italy, 03/27/2009 18:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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