Swiss Eyeing Fewer F-35 Fighters, Reshaping Defense Set-up
Switzerland announced it wanted to buy 30 US F-35A fighter jets rather than 36 after Washington hiked the price, and said its broader defense set-up needed repurposing to face current threats.
Exploding Swiss Ammo Splits Into Four Effectors to Counter Drones
A Swiss firm is stepping into counter-drone warfare with its own take on explosive bullets, introducing a multi-effect concept compatible with 7.62mm and 5.56mm cartridges.
Switzerland Considers European SAMP/T After US Patriot Delay
Switzerland is reconsidering its air defense plans after the US indefinitely delayed the delivery of Patriot missile batteries, prompting Bern to look more seriously at a European alternative.
Swiss Say Oman to Host US-Iran Talks in Geneva Next Week
Switzerland said Saturday that Oman would host talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva next week, with Washington pushing Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear program.
Russia, Ukraine to Hold Talks in Geneva on February 17-18
Russia and Ukraine will hold US-brokered talks on February 17-18 in Geneva, both countries said Friday, announcing the next leg in fraught negotiations seeking to end the four-year war.
Switzerland Buys Black Hornet Nano Drones From Teledyne FLIR Defense
Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a $17.5-million contract to supply large quantities of its proprietary Black Hornet 4 nano-class drones to Switzerland.
Cost Overruns Push Swiss to Buy Fewer F-35s
Switzerland will not be able to buy all 36 American F-35 fighter jets in the near future as planned due to cost overruns announced by the US.
Switzerland Picks SIG Sauer P320 as New Standard Military Sidearm
Switzerland has selected the SIG Sauer P320 as the next standard service pistol for its armed forces.
Switzerland Taps Three Defense Firms for Multispectral Camouflage Tech
Multispectral camouflage is a concealment system that reduces the visibility of vehicles, equipment, and personnel across visual, infrared, and radar spectrums.
Germany, Switzerland Move Toward Shared Air Defense With Patriot System
Germany and Switzerland are exploring joint acquisition of the Patriot air defense system under the European Sky Shield Initiative.
Swiss Seek Mini-Drone Defense System
Switzerland's military plans to acquire a defense system against "mini-drones," after several European countries reported incursions into their airspace, pointing the finger at Russia.
UAE’s EDGE Group Opens Defense Facilities in Brazil, Switzerland
The UAE’s state-owned defense conglomerate EDGE Group has announced expansions of its operations in Brazil and Switzerland.
Switzerland Vows to Press on With US Fighter Jet Deal
Switzerland vowed to continue its attempts to buy F-35A fighter jets from the United States despite spiralling expenses.
Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems
Switzerland has procured five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air-defense systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative.
Swiss Army to Revive Fortress Bunkers for Evolving Battlefield
The Swiss Army plans to convert decommissioned fortress mortar bunkers into reinforced combat hubs designed to withstand heavy attacks in response to the conflict on NATO’s eastern flank.
US Delays Patriot Arms Deliveries to Switzerland in Switch to Ukraine
Delivery of US Patriot weapons systems to Switzerland will be delayed as Washington reprioritizes to provide more support to Ukraine.
Swiss Firm Launches Drone Sensor That Locates Targets Using Phone Signals
Swiss company Polus Tech is launching a new drone-mounted sensor that tracks targets by picking up signals from mobile phones.
Swiss, US in Spat Over Cost of F-35 Fighter Jets
Switzerland and the US are quibbling over the final price of 36 new Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets bought to replace the ageing Swiss fleet.
Switzerland Joins European Cyber Defense Effort
The EU has approved Switzerland’s participation in the “Cyber Ranges Federation” (CRF) project for cyber training across Europe.
Switzerland to Join NATO Support Partnership for Patriot Air Defense System
Switzerland has agreed to join the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) Patriot Support Partnership (PATRIOT SP).
Iowa Firm to Deliver Sturmgewehr 25 Assault Rifles to Swiss Military
Lewis Machine & Tool Defense has received a contract to supply Sturmgewehr 25 assault rifles to the Swiss Armed Forces.
Swiss Could Send 200 Troops for Ukraine Truce: Army
Switzerland could send 200 peacekeeping soldiers to Ukraine in the event of a truce, the head of the country's armed forces said.
Bombardier Launches Swiss Air Force’s First Global 7500 Jet
Canadian firm Bombardier Defense has unveiled the Swiss Air Force’s first Global 7500 long-range multimission aircraft.
Switzerland Picks KNDS Mobile Artillery to Replace Legacy Howitzer
The Swiss arms procurement agency has picked the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) artillery system as the replacement of the aging M109 self-propelled howitzer.
