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  1. Final assembly of F-35 jets is underway, with the first eight units destined to train Swiss pilots.
  2. Procurement of F-35 jets by Switzerland is driving offset business that benefits domestic Swiss industry.

Switzerland purchased US-made F-35 fighter jets, prompting analysis of their issues and resulting in the Pentagon blocking critical reports.

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Switzerland purchased US-made F-35 fighter jets, prompting analysis of their issues and resulting in the Pentagon blocking critical reports.

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  1. The Swiss Defence Minister is defending the F-35 procurement process after serious shortcomings were discovered in the jets.Sub-event
  2. Pentagon blocks reports critical of the F-35 jets purchased by Switzerland.1 source

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