Swiss to review purchase of further air defence system

The Patriot air defence system ordered in the US has been delayed by several years. The Swiss government is therefore examining whether Switzerland should purchase an additional system for ground-based air defence, preferably produced in Europe. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox With this decision on Friday, the government is responding to the heightened threat in Europe posed by long-range weapons. The reason for the review is also the delay of the Patriot air defence system ordered in the US by four to five years.