Key facts
The Air2030 programme comprises four projects: the acquisition of a new fighter aircraft to replace the F/A-18s and F-5s, the acquisition of a long-range ground-air defence system, the replacement of the air traffic control system and the maintenance and replacement of radar facilities. This programme, with a budget of more than CHF 8 billion, was commissioned by the Air Force and the Armed Forces Staff. It is managed by armasuisse.