Originally Posted by ORAC
Neutral Switzerland, which last fought a short war in 1847, has struggled in the past to persuade citizens to back a deal for new fighters. In 2014, around 52% voted against a 3.5 billion franc plan to buy 22 Gripen fighter jets from Saab.
They may not have fought a war, but in recent history they've been able and active in defending their airspace, even against larger and more capable forces.
JAS