RUAG and Pilatus partner to extend service life of Swiss Air Force’s PC-7 trainer fleet
Pilatus is handling the conversion of 13 aircraft at its Stans site, while RUAG will modify the remaining 14 at Lodrino.
Swiss Armed Forces selects AGM Artillery Gun Module from KNDS Deutschland
The Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) has concluded its evaluation process for a new artillery system, selecting the AGM Artillery Gun Module on Piranha IV from KNDS Deutschland.
Switzerland signs declaration of accession to the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
ESSI enables better coordination of procurement projects, training and logistical aspects in the area of ground-based air defence (GBAD).
Switzerland completes practical testing for new artillery system
Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) announced on 3 September that it has successfully completed practical testing for three shortlisted artillery systems.
Switzerland hosts Ukraine Mine Action Conference 2024 in Lausanne
On 17 and 18 October 2024, the Ukraine Mine Action Conference (UMAC2024) will be held at the EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne.
Switzerland: armasuisse performs trials for defence against minidrones
The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse is testing various domestic and foreign systems for defence against minidrones, supported by the group Defence and the RUAG.
Nokia and Swisscom Broadcast to deploy largest Drones-as-a-Service network
Swisscom Broadcast has selected Nokia to deploy a nationwide Drones-as-a-Service network across Switzerland.
Rheinmetall manufactures 81mm mortar ammunition for the Swiss armed forces
Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Swiss Confederation to manufacture and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition. The total value of the order is in the mid double-digit million euro range.
Switzerland seeks to enhance air defence by joining European Sky Shield Initiative
Following the decision of the Switzerland's Federal Council, Chief of Armament signed an application for membership addressed to the Chairperson of the European Sky Shield Initiative.
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.
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.