Wars in Iran, depleted stocks: Switzerland considers breaking with American missiles

The Swiss Federal Council announced a delay of five to seven years in the delivery of Patriot missile defense systems ordered from the United States in 2022, due to massive missile consumption in the Middle East and Ukraine. Switzerland is exploring European alternatives, reaching out to five suppliers in Germany, France, Israel, and South Korea, with a decision expected in summer 2026. Payments to Washington remain frozen, and the fate of the 700 million francs already paid is uncertain.