Switzerland Holds Patriot Missile Payments Pending Firm US Delivery Dates
"The timing of delivery to Switzerland of the Patriot long-range ground-to-air defense system remains uncertain," the department stated, adding that payments will remain paused "until the United States has firmly announced" an updated schedule.
Officials indicated that this decision was formally presented to the Swiss Federal Council during a meeting on Wednesday.
The US has reportedly postponed deliveries of the long-range defense system to prioritize support for Ukraine. Switzerland noted that this shift in priorities has "profoundly modified the contractual basis," creating uncertainties over delivery schedules, payment obligations, and financial consequences.
Bern has already suspended contributions to a US-managed deposit fund under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program since last fall. This fund finances multiple defense acquisitions, including the F-35A fighter jet and spare parts for the F/A-18, according to defense officials.
In recent months, US authorities have reportedly used Swiss payments originally intended for the F-35A to cover costs related to the Patriot system, while also seeking additional contributions to the fund.
"If the liquidity of the fund falls below a critical threshold, projects could be suspended or even abandoned," the ministry warned, noting that this could impact not only the Patriot system but also Switzerland’s wider defense procurement under the FMS program.
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