
| And this changes the facts, how? Spain has canceled its F-35 fighter purchase, opting for European alternatives like the Eurofighter and the Franco-German Future Combat Air System, while Switzerland is reconsidering its F-35 order, with lawmakers calling for cancellation, due to escalating transatlantic tensions and U.S. policies, including tariffs and refusal to lock in prices, according to sources like Fortune and National Security Journal. These shifts signal a broader trend of European countries seeking to strengthen domestic defense industries and reduce reliance on the United States. |