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Swiss government procures tactical multi-mission radar from Italian manufacturer Leonardo to strengthen lower airspace surveillance capabilities.
Swiss government announces procurement of mobile short-range radar from Italian manufacturer Leonardo to enhance lower airspace surveillance capabilities
Switzerland announces CHF850 million investment in military space capabilities, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
Federal government approves creation of military space research center starting 2026, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign satellite technologies.
Switzerland is investing in new semi-mobile defense systems to detect and counter minidrones, with a CHF108 million budget allocated for protecting military infrastructure and supporting civil authorities.
Military leadership warns of increasing drone surveillance risks to critical infrastructure, announces upcoming counter-drone defense systems
Poll reveals 63% of Swiss citizens want new referendum on fighter jet procurement following significant cost increases
Swiss lawmakers vote against CHF1 billion additional funding for anti-aircraft ammunition, citing financial constraints amid debate over military preparedness.
Major General Benedikt Roos and Serge Bavaud named as new heads of Swiss army and Federal Intelligence Service respectively, marking significant leadership transition in national security
Defense ministry proceeds with ADS-15 drone procurement but drops three key functionalities after technical challenges.
Swiss defense department announces all 17 top military projects, including F-35 procurement, will be monitored by external consultants from 2026 in major oversight shift.
Investigation launched after four elite grenadier recruits hospitalized following intense selection exercise in heat, with one placed in artificial coma, prompting review of military training protocols.
Four grenadier recruits hospitalized following intense selection exercise in Ticino, prompting military to shift training schedules to cooler hours.
Swiss government reveals price negotiations with US failed to maintain original CHF6B deal for F-35 fighters, forcing evaluation of costlier options.
Swiss military capabilities set to expand with acquisition of five IRIS-T SLM medium-range air-defence systems from Germany, marking significant upgrade to national security infrastructure.
F/A-18 fighter jet to participate in French National Day parade for first time, marking strengthened military cooperation between nations.
After repeated delays and technical failures, Swiss military officials contemplate cancelling major drone procurement project with Israeli company Elbit.
Federal Council approves exploration of security cooperation with EU, emphasizing compatibility with neutrality and potential joint defense procurement opportunities.
Upper house approves measure to ease weapons export restrictions for 25 Western countries, aiming to maintain Switzerland's defense industrial base despite ongoing international conflicts.
Parliament debates new proposals to make civilian service less attractive, potentially reinstating stricter evaluation of conscientious objection claims.
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