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Switzerland weighs Barak MX and SAMP/T NG as alternatives to delayed Patriot, while keeping five-unit purchase

Swiss authorities are continuing to assess Israel’s Barak MX and Europe’s SAMP/T NG for long-range air defense after Patriot deliveries were delayed by several years amid reprioritization. The government says it will retain its purchase of five Patriot fire units while examining the alternatives; the articles do not report a final selection.

DefenseNews.com

Switzerland shortlists Barak MX and SAMP/T NG for a second long-range air defense system, while retaining its delayed Patriot or

Switzerland has narrowed its search for an additional long-range air defense system to Israel Aerospace Industries’ Barak MX and the French-Italian SAMP/T NG. The move adds a European-Israeli competition to its existing U.S. Patriot procurement, which remains delayed.

Reuters

Iran’s military-financial network continues moving drone and missile supplies despite US blockade

A network of roughly 5,000 agencies has helped Iran procure components, explosives and heavy-duty trucks for its drone and missile programs. Deliveries continued during the war via land, sea and air, according to the report, underscoring the reach of procurement channels operating despite the US blockade.

Reuters

Destinus says monthly Ruta missile output now exceeds Europe’s prewar annual cruise missile production

The European defense startup says it has completed more than 1,750 Ruta cruise missiles, with production approaching 300 units in October 2026. Destinus says its current monthly output exceeds the volume Europe produced in a year before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, framing the pace as support for military stockpiling and replenishment.

SpaceNews.com

Space Force missile-tracking satellites slip to spring 2027 as SDA reconsiders acquisition approach

The U.S. Space Force’s first operational missile-tracking satellites are now expected to launch in spring 2027, nearly two years behind the original plan. The delay comes as the Space Development Agency considers additional flight demonstrations before committing to large purchases of next-generation sensors.

Aviation Week

Ethiopia takes delivery of Russian Su-35s, plans four S-400 batteries

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali says Ethiopia has received Russian-made Su-35 fighters, with accounts differing on whether the initial delivery comprises two aircraft or all 12 planned. The jets reportedly arrived a year ahead of schedule, while Ethiopia also plans to acquire four S-400 air-defense batteries.

Reuters

Firehawk Defense valued above $1.4 billion in financing round amid tactical-munitions shortages

Firehawk Defense, a U.S. rocket motor maker backed by Donald Trump Jr., said a new financing round valued the startup at more than $1.4 billion. The investment comes as private capital targets shortages in tactical munitions, according to the report.

Bloomberg

Zelensky says Ukraine gets about 150 US Patriot missiles a year as Kyiv seeks faster transfers and EU funds air defense

Ukraine needs to intercept about 150 Russian ballistic missiles each month, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, while receiving roughly 150 Patriot missiles annually from the US. He urged Washington to speed transfers from third countries before winter; separately, the EU disbursed €2.86 billion for drones and air defense under its €90 billion support loan.