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.
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.