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Switzerland eyes costlier second air-defence system amid Patriot delays.

6/24/2026

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Switzerland's defence ministry said the second air-defence system will likely cost well above the roughly 2 billion-franc price of the original Patriot contract.
Switzerland is negotiating with manufacturers from France, Israel and South Korea, and also considering Germany, for a second air-defence system after Patriot delays.
National armaments director Urs Loher said the new system will not be Israel's Arrow and Patriot deliveries could start in 2027 after resumed U.S. payments.

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Switzerland's defence ministry said the second air-defence system will likely cost well above the roughly 2 billion-franc price of the original Patriot contract.
Switzerland is negotiating with manufacturers from France, Israel and South Korea, and also considering Germany, for a second air-defence system after Patriot delays.
National armaments director Urs Loher said the new system will not be Israel's Arrow and Patriot deliveries could start in 2027 after resumed U.S. payments.