Friday, November 16, 2007

Swiss govt halts arms delivery

BERN, Nov 14: Switzerland has indefinitely postponed the delivery of anti-aircraft systems to Pakistan because of the current situation in the South Asian country, the economics ministry said on Wednesday.

The decision concerns 21 vehicle-mounted air defence batteries known as Skyguard — a deal approved in December and worth $121 million.

Six of the weapons have already been delivered, the ministry said in a statement.—AP



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