Switzerland weighs direct US arms buys amid F-35 procurement disputes, Patriot delays

Switzerland's defense procurement chief cited pricing disputes and delivery delays in the F-35 purchase from Washington, with the Patriot system facing a 5- to 7-year setback. This marks a potential shift toward direct US arms purchases, bypassing traditional intermediaries. The move signals friction in a key NATO-aligned procurement relationship and could affect regional defense timelines.

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