Air Force to decommission Patrouille Suisse jets at the end of 2027
The defence ministry wants to cease operation of the F-5 Tiger aircraft at the end of 2027. Air Force Major General Peter Merz told SRF radio that the jets would thus no longer be available to the Patrouille Suisse PC-7 Team. "It is the intention of the defence ministry to discontinue F-5 Tiger operations at the end of 2027," said Major General Merz on Swiss public television, SRF, on Friday. Due to the current financial situation, the army is prioritising its funds for new equipment. This would... Читать дальше...