From Switzerland to Sweden: firing tests with the Mortar 16 system [VIDEO]
At extensive external ballistic trials in Sweden, armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) was able to determine important test results.
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Swiss Air Force clocks 100,000 flight hours with the H135 helicopter
The H135 can be used in many different roles and a range of attachments (e.g. rescue winch, rope down device, load beams, and ski pads) can be fitted in a short time.
Switzerland evaluates RCH 155 and Archer howitzers in artillery modernization project
In the project for a new artillery system, Switzerland is entering another significant phase with upcoming mobility trials.
Air defence: U.S. and Switzerland sign agreement for PAC-3 MSE missiles
U.S. and Switzerland officials formalized an agreement for Switzerland to purchase Lockheed Martin’s PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles.
Switzerland: parliament approves resale of 25 Leopard 2 tanks to Rheinmetall
The Swiss parliament has approved the resale of 25 Leopard 2 tanks to the German firm Rheinmetall.
Germany and Switzerland strengthen their cooperative partnership with the project “Cognitive Radar”
In summer 2023, the German and Swiss procurement agencies signed an agreement to take part in a project focusing on cognitive radars.
VINCORION to supply power systems for Switzerland’s Patriot
“VINCORION is proud to provide the power supply for one of the world’s best air defence systems, as it has again been proven in the Ukraine recently,” the company said in a statement.
Switzerland: the Federal Intelligence Service publishes its latest situation report
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues to have a lasting impact on national and international security policy. Switzerland’s security continues to be shaped in particular by the growing rivalry between major powers.
Switzerland, Austria, and Germany sign MoU on European Sky Shield Initiative
Three defence ministers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding their participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Switzerland intends to join the European Sky Shield Initiative
Switzerland has expressed its intention to participate in the European Sky Shield Initiative established by Germany in 2022.
Switzerland’s Federal Council rejects export request for Leopard 1A5 tanks destined for Ukraine
The Switzerland’s Federal Council rejected a request from Ruag AG concerning the export of 96 Leopard 1A5 tanks destined for Ukraine.
Swiss government backs decommissioning of Leopard 2 tanks for potential sale to Germany
The Swiss government has given its support for the decommissioning of 25 advanced Leopard 2 battle tanks, with the intention of selling them back to Germany.