Switzerland seeks missile backup amid Patriot delays
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Switzerland said on Wednesday it will not drop its deal to buy U.S. Patriot missile systems despite serious delays. The setbacks have put the delivery schedule at risk. Government officials are now looking at European missile options as a backup. Israeli systems are also being considered as an alternative.
The Swiss government said Wednesday it would not "abandon" a deal to purchase US Patriot missile systems which faces severe delays, but is considering European and Israeli weapons for a backup.
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