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.
Three defence ministers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding their participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Switzerland has expressed its intention to participate in the European Sky Shield Initiative established by Germany in 2022.
The Switzerland's Federal Council rejected a request from Ruag AG concerning the export of 96 Leopard 1A5 tanks destined for Ukraine.
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.
armasuisse has accepted a further delivery of the radar-guided missiles model AIM-120 C-7.
Switzerland has signed a contract with GDELS-Mowag company for the supply of an additional 16 self-propelled 120mm mortars based on the Piranha IV 8x8 armoured vehicle.
armasuisse has selected the model for a new anti-tank missile system with SPIKE LR2 from Eurospike.
Raytheon Technologies was awarded a $1.2 billion foreign military sales contract from the U.S. Army to provide Switzerland with the Patriot air defence system.
In cooperation with international part-ners in Finland, Australia and the US, RUAG checked, dismantled, re-worked and re-installed the F/A-18 landing gear of its national customer.
The aircraft will be delivered between 2027 and 2030 and will replace the current fleet of F/A-18 Hornets and F-5 Tigers.
Armasuisse has selected the top two bids in a move to find a successor to M109 KAWEST WE self-propelled howitzers.
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