Swiss Army Drones Has Been Postponed
4 / 12 / 2022
Switzerland has been using drones for surveillance since 1998.
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In June 2014, Switzerland announced plans to acquire Hermes 900 (MALE) drones.
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These new Israeli surveillance drones ordered by the Swiss army will not be delivered until the end of 2024.
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As a result of the delays, Israeli provider Elbit must pay contractual penalties.
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Swiss pilots are now studying how to operate drones in Israel.
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When the contract was authorised by the Swiss parliament in 2015-
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-there was controversy about the acquisition of Israeli military hardware.
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