However, it turns out that the Swiss State
Council is still asking the team to continue using the F-5E as it is in its
current form until at least 2025. Currently, approximately 25 F-5E units are
still used by the Swiss Air Force, including the Suisse Patrouile activities.
In a hearing with the Swiss Council of State, Swiss Defence Minister Viola Amherd said the Swiss F-5E fleet was not being used to defend the country. While the State Council assessed that the Tiger II fleet could still be used by Patrouille Suisse and was not in an urgent condition to be decommissioned.
In line with the decision of the Swiss Council of State, the Swiss people, by voting, the majority want the Tiger to still fly in the Suisse Patrouille team.
