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    La Svizzera «considera un’alternativa europea» ai missili Patriot

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    1. pisteoffpvalue on

      I wonder how many will see the headline but not read the article. It’s because they got de-prioritized for production as the US is sending so many to Ukraine- meanwhile Switzerland sees more immediate need and doesn’t like the delayed timeline.

    2. sajukktheeternal on

      what the hell are the Swiss in a hurry for? Why do they even need the patriots? Go figure

    3. ben_howler on

      Why don’t they buy Patriot knock-offs from Ali’s? Better quality for half the money. Delivered in a indestructible plastic bag within three weeks. And make Xi happy!

    4. Littlepage3130 on

      I think the Swiss might be shit out of luck on this one. Like if you actually look at the yearly production rate air defense systems like the Patriot, Samp-T, Iris-T, etc. and their missile production rates, then I think you’ll come to the conclusion that there’s not really any spare capacity.

      There’s no strategic reason why any of the countries involved in the production of these units would prioritize deliveries to Switzerland over more pressing concerns like defending Ukraine or rearming their own militaries.

      Swiss frugality probably won’t work in this situation. The only potential way that I could see the Swiss could getting any air defense systems sooner is if they pay a hefty premium for them.

    5. Beyllionaire on

      They won’t buy the franco-italian SAMP/T just because the French are involved and Europeans would rather buy American stuff over french stuff. Keep going like this Europe, great strategy.

    6. NeedleGunMonkey on

      The Swiss deserve the same priority they had for Ukraine transfers.

      Swiss neutrality and defense priority in 2026 has nothing to do with being a buffer between France and Italy or Germany but everything to do with being able to be the last refuge of corrupt fuckers around the world who can send their kids there with all the laundered money. You’ll just as likely meet Kim Jun Un’s illegitimate children and Putin’s granddaughter as Trump’s son in law.

      Let’s not pretend Switzerland is the victim or good guy here.

    7. SnooHesitations1020 on

      Given how unpredictable the United States has become, the reaction isn’t surprising. But considering how cautiously Switzerland has aligned with the European Union on support for Ukraine, it’s not obvious they should expect preferential treatment.

    8. MercantileReptile on

      >In the coming weeks, the government should clarify whether the US will still deliver the Patriots by 2030, and at what price.

      Hang on, they paid 700.000.000 CHF but are uncertain not only when but *if* deliveries are made? Switzerland might want to talk to Australia, they have experience paying through the nose for US gear they don’t have.

      Starting to wonder how many countries have these shitty agreements with the US.

      Also, as an aside – sure is annoying when weapon purchases don’t work out as planned, hey? Really annoying thing when something can’t be relied upon.

    9. bukowsky01 on

      >However, for Colonel Stefan Holenstein, a staff officer and president of the Association of Military Societies, this would be “undoubtedly the stupidest thing” to do. **Indeed, according to him, Switzerland should “acquire more American weaponry” in order to gain the United States’ trust and expedite the delivery of the equipment already ordered.**

      Problem fixed. God, that arse must take good.

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