Rheinmetall begins construction of new workshop and warehouse in Switzerland to support operations and regional growth
Rheinmetall has started construction of a new workshop and warehouse facility in Studen, Switzerland, through its subsidiary Rheinmetall Air Defence.
Skydio opens Zurich R&D office to advance autonomous multi-drone systems and expand European engineering presence
Skydio has opened a new research and development office in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of its expansion in Europe.
Switzerland signals potential cancellation of Patriot air defence deal over delays and payment dispute
Switzerland could abandon its planned purchase of the U.S. Patriot air defence system, Defence Minister Martin Pfister has warned.
U.S. redirects Swiss F-35 funds to Patriot air and missile defense system despite freeze on payments
The United States has redirected Swiss payments intended for F-35 fighter jets to fund the Patriot air defence system, despite Switzerland’s decision to freeze payments for the programme.
Switzerland suspends new arms export licences to United States, citing neutrality rules amid Iran conflict
The Swiss government has suspended the authorisation of new arms exports to the United States due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Swiss Patriot air defense systems deliveries may face further delays as global demand surges amid Middle East conflict
Switzerland may face additional delays in receiving the U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems it ordered as global demand rises amid conflict in the Middle East.
Switzerland likely to reduce Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet order from 36 to about 30 aircraft
The Swiss government expects the country’s planned purchase of F-35 fighter jets to be reduced from 36 aircraft to around 30 due to rising costs.
Switzerland considers European SAMP/T air defense system as United States delays Patriot missile deliveries
Switzerland is considering a European alternative to the U.S.-made Patriot missile system after Washington indefinitely postponed delivery of five anti-missile batteries.
Teledyne FLIR Defense wins $17.5 million Swiss contract to supply Black Hornet 4 nano-drones for armored vehicle ops
Teledyne FLIR Defense said it has secured a $17.5 million contract from armasuisse to deliver Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the Swiss armed forces.
Swiss auditors flag delays and rising costs in F-35 Lightning II airfield infrastructure projects
Converting Swiss military airfields to support the future fleet of F-35 fighter jets is behind schedule and over budget, according to a report by federal auditors cited by swissinfo.ch.
Switzerland to reduce F-35A Lightning II fighter jet order to stay within CHF 6 billion budget after cost rise
Switzerland will reduce the number of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets it plans to buy from the United States in order to remain within the original budget framework, the government said on Friday.
Switzerland awards multispectral camouflage system contracts to three companies
The Swiss defence procurement agency armasuisse has decided to award contracts for multispectral camouflage systems (MSTS) to Swiss and European manufacturers.