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Malay Mail
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
US shifts Patriot missile exports to Kyiv, postponing Swiss defence plans
GENEVA, July 18 — Delivery of US Patriot weapons systems to Switzerland will be delayed as Washington reprioritises to provide more support to Ukraine, the Swiss government said Thursday. The US defence department informed Bern this week 'that it will reprioritise the delivery of Patriot systems to support Ukraine, focusing on ground-based air defence' there, the Swiss defence ministry (DDPS) said in a statement. 'This also affects Switzerland, which will receive its production batches later than planned,' it said. US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a deal with Nato chief Mark Rutte for European Nato states to buy US weaponry – particularly advanced Patriot systems – and give it to Kyiv. The move marked a pivot for Trump as his patience has worn thin with Russia's President Vladimir Putin for frustrating efforts to halt the war in Ukraine. European countries – including Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden – have expressed willingness to buy the weaponry for Kyiv. The Swiss government statement said that the US decision to 'reprioritise the delivery of Patriot ground-based air defence systems' to ensure they get to Ukraine would impact a Swiss order made three years ago. Switzerland, which is not in Nato, had ordered five Patriot systems in 2022, with delivery scheduled to begin next year and to be completed in 2028. With its traditional position of well-armed military neutrality, Switzerland would not pass on weapons systems to Ukraine. But it said that 'on July 16, the US Department of Defense informed the DDPS that Switzerland would also be affected by the new prioritisation and that deliveries intended for Switzerland would be delayed'. 'It is currently unclear how many systems will be affected and whether the delivery of guided missiles will also be affected,' it said. 'No statement can be made at this stage regarding the exact timing and any further implications for Switzerland,' the statement added, stressing that 'clarifications are ongoing'. Washington had already informed Switzerland a year ago that the country's order of the PAC-3 MSE version of the guided missiles for Patriot would be delivered later than planned, also in connection with support for Ukraine. — AFP
Al-Ahram Weekly
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
US delays Patriot arms deliveries to Switzerland in switch to Ukraine - War in Ukraine
Delivery of US Patriot weapons systems to Switzerland will be delayed as Washington reprioritises to provide more support to Ukraine, the Swiss government said Thursday. The US defence department informed Bern this week "that it will reprioritise the delivery of Patriot systems to support Ukraine, focusing on ground-based air defence" there, the Swiss defence ministry (DDPS) said in a statement. "This also affects Switzerland, which will receive its production batches later than planned," it said. US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a deal with NATO chief Mark Rutte for European NATO states to buy US weaponry -- particularly advanced Patriot systems -- and give it to Kyiv. The move marked a pivot for Trump as his patience has worn thin with Russia's President Vladimir Putin for frustrating efforts to halt the war in Ukraine. European countries -- including Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden -- have expressed willingness to buy the weaponry for Kyiv. The Swiss government statement said that the US decision to "reprioritise the delivery of Patriot ground-based air defence systems" to ensure they get to Ukraine would impact a Swiss order made three years ago. Switzerland, which is not in NATO, had ordered five Patriot systems in 2022, with delivery scheduled to begin next year and to be completed in 2028. With its traditional position of well-armed military neutrality, Switzerland would not pass on weapons systems to Ukraine. But it said that "on July 16, the US Department of Defense informed the DDPS that Switzerland would also be affected by the new prioritisation and that deliveries intended for Switzerland would be delayed". "It is currently unclear how many systems will be affected and whether the delivery of guided missiles will also be affected," it said. "No statement can be made at this stage regarding the exact timing and any further implications for Switzerland," the statement added, stressing that "clarifications are ongoing". Washington had already informed Switzerland a year ago that the country's order of the PAC-3 MSE version of the guided missiles for Patriot would be delivered later than planned, also in connection with support for Ukraine. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
US delays Patriot arms deliveries to Switzerland in switch to Ukraine
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The US told Switzerland it will "reprioritise the delivery of Patriot systems to support Ukraine". GENEVA - Delivery of US Patriot weapons systems to Switzerland will be delayed as Washington reprioritises to provide more support to Ukraine, the Swiss government said on July 17. The US defence department informed Bern this week 'that it will reprioritise the delivery of Patriot systems to support Ukraine, focusing on ground-based air defence' there, the Swiss defence ministry (DDPS) said in a statement. 'This also affects Switzerland, which will receive its production batches later than planned,' it said. US President Donald Trump on July 14 announced a deal with Nato chief Mark Rutte for European Nato states to buy US weaponry – particularly advanced Patriot systems – and give it to Kyiv. The move marked a pivot for Mr Trump as his patience has worn thin with Russia's President Vladimir Putin for frustrating efforts to halt the war in Ukraine. European countries – including Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden – have expressed willingness to buy the weaponry for Kyiv. The Swiss government statement said that the US decision to 'reprioritise the delivery of Patriot ground-based air defence systems' to ensure they get to Ukraine would impact a Swiss order made three years ago. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Asia Air India probe into Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Switzerland, which is not in Nato, had ordered five Patriot systems in 2022, with delivery scheduled to begin in 2026 and to be completed in 2028. With its traditional position of well-armed military neutrality, Switzerland would not pass on weapons systems to Ukraine. But it said that 'on July 16, the US Department of Defence informed the DDPS that Switzerland would also be affected by the new prioritisation and that deliveries intended for Switzerland would be delayed'. 'It is currently unclear how many systems will be affected and whether the delivery of guided missiles will also be affected,' it said. 'No statement can be made at this stage regarding the exact timing and any further implications for Switzerland,' the statement added, stressing that 'clarifications are ongoing'. Washington had already informed Switzerland a year ago that the country's order of the PAC-3 MSE version of the guided missiles for Patriot would be delivered later than planned, also in connection with support for Ukraine. AFP
