October 3, 2025|
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|2 months agoSwiss Army Enhances Drone Defense Capabilities
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.
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- The Swiss Army is investing in semi-mobile defense systems to detect and counter minidrones.
- A budget of CHF 108 million has been allocated for minidrones, accessories, and services.
- Field trials of the new defense system were conducted in 2025 and yielded positive results.
- Mini-UAVs have been observed flying over Swiss military and troop areas on multiple occasions in 2025.
By The Numbers
CHF 108 million
Budget Allocation
They Said
"Mini-UAVs have been observed flying over military or troop areas on several occasions this year."
"The semi-mobile system can also be used for missions by the civil authorities or to promote peace."
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