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Final assembly of F-35 jets is underway, with the first eight units destined to train Swiss pilots.

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated oct 22

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  1. Swiss assembly of US jets continues alongside US assessment of Middle East base rebuilding costs.
  2. The Swiss Defence Minister is defending the F-35 procurement process after serious shortcomings were discovered in the jets.

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2 reports, 2 independent, last reported Oct 22. The briefing below covers this first event.

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Final assembly of F-35 jets is underway, with the first eight units destined to train Swiss pilots.

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  1. Swiss assembly of US jets continues alongside US assessment of Middle East base rebuilding costs.1 source
  2. Procurement of F-35 jets by Switzerland is driving offset business that benefits domestic Swiss industry.Sub-event
  3. F-35 production and final assembly are taking place, with the first units earmarked for Swiss pilot training.1 source

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