27 janvier 2025|
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|10 months agoSwiss Army Chief Raises Alarm Over Critical Equipment Delays
Army head Thomas Süssli expresses concern about seven delayed military equipment orders, including Israeli drones, warning of impact on Switzerland's defense capabilities.
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- Army Chief Thomas Süssli has publicly admitted concerns regarding delays in the delivery of vital war materiel.
- Seven specific military equipment orders are currently facing significant delays.
- The delayed procurement includes military drones from an Israeli supplier.
- The majority of the approximately 200 army projects are proceeding according to plan despite the high-profile delays.
- A new airspace surveillance system must be fully operational by 2029.
By The Numbers
7
delayed military orders
200
approximate total projects
2029
deadline year
They Said
"These projects all have the purpose of strengthening the army’s defence capability."
"Insufficient to credibly demonstrate that we are prepared to defend Switzerland’s sovereignty."