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Training for the Fifth Generation: Major General Christian Oppliger on the New Era of Swiss Air Combat
Air forces worldwide are grappling with pilot shortages, rapid technological evolution, and increasingly complex operational demands. The introduction of fifth-generation aircraft such as the F-35 is reshaping how nations approach pilot development. For Major General Christian Oppliger, recently appointed Commander of the Swiss Air Force, this transition represents both a technological leap and a complete rethink of how aircrews are trained, equipped, and retained.
In this interview ahead of Defence iQ’s Military Flight Training 2026 Conference, Major General Oppliger discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating fifth-generation aircraft into Switzerland’s Air Force, balancing live and virtual training, and ensuring pilots are ready to meet the demands of future warfare.
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