Kongsberg and MBDA withdraw from Swiss air defence procurement
The project “GBAD MR” is a procurement project for renewing important air defence systems of the Swiss Armed Forces.
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RUAG receives pre-approval for the final production of F-35 fighters in Switzerland
RUAG has received pre-approval for the final production of four of the new F-35 fighter jets.
Nordic Unmanned signs framework agreement with armasuisse for drone systems
Nordic Unmanned announced the successful completion of a comprehensive framework agreement for subsequent procurement with the Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse.
Switzerland continues tradition of flying with Tiger Squadrons
From June 2 to 12, NATO Partner Switzerland deployed four F/A-18 fighter aircraft to Jagel, Germany, for participation in the 2024 Tiger Meet and fly alongside other Tiger squadrons for tactical level flying to NATO standards.
Switzerland initiates tender for medium-range ground based air defence system
The Swiss Federal Office for Armaments, armasuisse, has announced a tender for new medium-range ground-based air defence system (GBAD).
Switzerland: Federal Council decides to join the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
The European Sky Shield Initiative is a German initiative for ground-based air defence (GBAD) in Europe.
Mercury Systems and Lockheed Martin to advance defence manufacturing capabilities in Switzerland
Mercury Mission Systems International SA announced that it will advance the manufacturing of defence technologies in Switzerland in collaboration with Lockheed Martin.
Switzerland hands over first nine Leopard 2A4 tanks to Rheinmetall
Switzerland has commenced the delivery of Leopard 2 A4 battle tanks to Rheinmetall Landsysteme, a German defence manufacturer.
Defenture signs contract with armasuisse for delivery of GRF
Armasuisse signed a contract with Defenture for the delivery of the GRF (Groundforce) for the LAUF20 program.
Rheinmetall signs contract to buy 25 Leopard 2A4 tanks from Switzerland
The Swiss Federal Armaments Office, armasuisse, and German defence company Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH have finalized a contract for the sale of 25 decommissioned Leopard 2A4 tanks.
Swiss Army to receive new Mörser 16 mortar systems from 2025
armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement, has given the green light to GDELS-Mowag for the series production of the 120mm Mörser 16 mortar systems.
Switzerland approves export of 25 Leopard 2A4 tanks to Germany
The Federal Council of Switzerland approved the application for the export of 25 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks to their original manufacturer, Rheinmetall Landsysteme.