Swiss parliament intensifies scrutiny of F-35 procurement after audit finds government failed to secure fixed price with United States

The Swiss parliament has intensified scrutiny of the country's F-35A procurement after an official audit found that the government failed to secure a fixed-price contract with the United States before committing to the purchase, according to Defence Industry Europe. The absence of a fixed-price agreement exposes Switzerland to potential cost escalation as the aircraft are delivered, raising accountability concerns for a programme that has already been politically contentious. The audit findings are expected to prompt parliamentary hearings and could affect the pace or terms of future deliveries.