The delivery of Israeli drones to the Swiss Air Force has been delayed again. Scheduled for the end of 2024, they should arrive at the end of 2026, it was announced on Wednesday. The delay has been caused by the current situation in the Middle East and technical problems.
As compensation, the Israeli manufacturer, Elbit Systems, must provide Switzerland with an additional support package and extend the warranty period for the drones by two years. Elbit has also provided performance guarantees, covered by significant penalties in the event of non-compliance, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) announced in a press release on Wednesday. ...