Swiss seek new air defenses as US Patriot delays mount
The Swiss government is exploring alternative suppliers for its long-range air defense systems after Washington signaled further delays and cost increases for Patriot missiles. Delivery timelines have slipped by up to seven years as the conflict in Iran continues to strain global weapons stocks.
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Switzerland is exploring alternative air-defense suppliers after the United States warned that Patriot missile deliveries face new delays. Washington cited the ongoing war in Iran for the supply bottleneck, which compounds previous delays from the Ukraine conflict. The price for five systems could nearly double.
