Lockheed Martin, IBM to bring first Quantum System Two to Switzerland in defense-backed push for navigation, AI and advanced manufacturing
Lockheed Martin and IBM have opened a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich under an offset agreement with Swiss defense procurement agency armasuisse.
Swiss F-35A Lightning II production advances at Italy’s Cameri plant, with first locally built fighter due for delivery in 2028
Armasuisse said the first F-35A produced at Cameri is scheduled to be transferred directly to Switzerland in mid-2028.
Swiss government says Lockheed Martin F-35A offset package is expected to exceed industrial participation targets
armasuisse said it has agreed further F-35A offset projects with Lockheed Martin through an addendum to the existing offset agreement.
Switzerland makes $617 million advance payment to United States for F-35A jets as wider defence purchases continue
Switzerland has paid an advance of CHF500 million, or $617 million, to the United States for the purchase of F-35A fighter jets.
Switzerland weighs long-range air defense alternatives as Patriot delays prompt offers from European and other missile suppliers
Several weapons manufacturers say they can meet Switzerland’s urgent need for a long-range air defense system as the country weighs alternatives to delayed U.S. Patriot batteries.
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
The AGM Artillery Gun Module artillery system will be procured on the Piranha IV carrier platform from Swiss manufacturer GDELS-Mowag. […]
Lockheed Martin begins major assembly of first Swiss F-35A as programme moves toward 2027 deliveries
The first Swiss F-35A aircraft has begun major assembly at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Center Wing Assembly line in Marietta, Georgia.
Swiss Patriot air and missile defence system procurement faces higher costs and delays of up to seven years
Switzerland’s planned purchase of the U.S.-made Patriot missile defence system could cost significantly more than initially expected, according to reports cited by Swiss media outlet swissinfo.ch.
Switzerland faces rising costs and capability questions over planned F-35A fighter aircraft acquisition
Switzerland’s planned acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II is facing growing financial and operational uncertainty as costs rise and the number of aircraft expected to be purchased declines.
Switzerland evaluates additional long-range air defence systems to complement Patriot amid delivery delays
The Swiss Federal Government is evaluating options to acquire an additional long-range air defence system to complement its existing Patriot order.
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.