The systems will be procured from all three shortlisted European suppliers: SSZ Camouflage Technology AG (Switzerland), Saro GmbH (Germany), and Saab (Sweden). The contracts encompass 14 lots, each allocated to the most suitable supplier according to technical requirements.
The camouflage and subterfuge systems tested reduce optical, infrared, and radar-based signatures — the response of an object to electromagnetic waves. As part of the invitation process, the systems of the three shortlisted candidates were tested and evaluated based on technical and operational criteria.
The test results show that all three suppliers fulfil different requirements in terms of effectiveness and together offer the best possible protection against modern reconnaissance technologies. The awarding of contracts for the MSTS to a Swiss supplier and two European suppliers supports the implementation of the Armament Policy Strategy of the Federal Council of 20 June 2025 on two counts.
Multispectral camouflage is described as an effective method of achieving an optimal camouflage effect that provides protection against the latest reconnaissance equipment. Reconnaissance activities are no longer limited to the human eye, as ground-based and airborne sensors, such as drones, can detect visual and infrared signals across multiple wavelength ranges on the electromagnetic spectrum.
According to armasuisse, the multispectral camouflage system will also contribute to protecting soldiers and infrastructure against enemy reconnaissance.
