Pentagon delays Switzerland’s Patriot deliveries to prioritize Ukraine aid
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Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:02:00 +0300

This is reported on the website of the Swiss Federal Department of Defense."The U.S. wants to strengthen its support to Ukraine. Countries now supplying weapons systems to Ukraine will be able to replace them faster. The U.S. has therefore decided to reprioritize the delivery of Patriot ground-based air defense systems," the statement says.The Swiss department adds that Germany has decided to supply Kyiv with two Patriot systems.Bern ordered five Patriots from the U.S. in 2022. The delivery process was supposed to begin in 2026 and continue until 2028."However, on July 16, the U.S. Department of Defense informed the DDPS that Switzerland would also be affected by the new prioritization and that deliveries intended for Switzerland would be delayed," the defense department explains.Donald Trump, during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, announced agreements on the supply of weapons to Ukraine.On July 15, media reported that almost all U.S. weapons that the North Atlantic Alliance will purchase for transfer to Ukraine are ready for immediate shipment.At the same time, Trump stated on July 16 that the first Patriot air defense systems are already being shipped to allies who will purchase them from Washington for transfer to Ukraine.
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