And if “terrorism” is all you’ve got, then it’s clear that Switzerland simply doesn’t need a fast jet capability, given that there are about a million more cost-effective ways to invest in counter-terrorism, even within the narrow field of military spending, which is of course horrifically inefficient for that purpose. If Germany, France, and Italy are not considered a sufficiently credible threat to call for maintaining a fast jet capability, then the capability isn’t needed.
What your saying is pretty much right, but these eejits aren’t reading what your writing, they are reading what they want to read.
The Swiss do not need fast jets. Extension of existing arrangements with neighbouring countries would see to that*. They certainly don’t need fast jets with bells and whistles. No doubt the airforce will see all the bling bling and get envious then invent need to justify said bling bling.
The Gripen is more than enough jet for them. Indeed, if there were a cheaper supersonic jet available with dependable logistical support into the future, it would be the better choice.
*In a similar manner to the RAF providing “cover” over Ireland.
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