Federal Council approves Switzerland's participation in the NSPA PATRIOT Support Partnership

The Federal Council approved Switzerland’s participation in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency Patriot Support Partnership (NSPA PATRIOT SP) to strengthen security and enhance the availability of spare parts for ground-based air defence. This partnership will cover maintenance, ammunition monitoring, technical support, procurement, training, and transportation. Switzerland, being involved with NSPA since 1996, will establish logistic partnerships for the Patriot system, similar to its existing collaborations for AMRAAM and Stinger missiles. The integration of Swiss industrial companies into NSPA tenders aims to bolster security-related technological capabilities while maintaining Switzerland’s neutrality amidst international conflicts.