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The price for Switzerland's order of the US-made Patriot missile defense system is reportedly on track to double from its original CHF2.3 billion budget, with deliveries also facing delays of five to seven years due to international conflicts.
The Swiss government may abandon its purchase of the US Patriot air-defense system due to delivery delays. This comes as the Swiss army aims to begin industrial production of its own military attack and defense drones by 2027.
The Federal Audit Office reports that the infrastructure conversion for Switzerland's new F-35 fighter jet fleet is significantly over budget and behind schedule. Projects at key airfields like Payerne and Meiringen face delays of up to a year, casting doubt on the planned mid-2027 arrival of the aircraft.
From trusted Swiss news outlets