⁍ Swiss voters back plan to spend $6.46 billion on new fighter jets.
⁍ Aircraft would replace Switzerland’s aging fleet of 30 F/A-18 Hornets.
– Switzerland’s air force is about to get a major upgrade. The country has voted to spend $6.46 billion on new fighter jets, reports Reuters, in a referendum that was said to be surprisingly close—with 50.1% in favor and 49.3% against. The new planes will replace the country’s aging fleet of 30 F/A-18 Hornets, which will be out of service in 2030.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/swiss-vote-jets-tally/swiss-voters-approve-65-bln-purchase-of-fighter-jets-idUSZ8N2GN008