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Swiss Army

Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Swiss Army Considers Reopening Disused Bunkers

The Swiss defence ministry is assessing the feasibility of bringing old, disused military bunkers back into service for storing supplies, equipment, and ammunition. The move reflects a broader reassessment of national defense and resilience in light of the current European security situation.

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Security Alert as Multiple Drones Buzz Gösgen Nuclear Power Plant

A police investigation is underway in canton Solothurn after at least seven drones were spotted flying over the Gösgen nuclear power plant, prompting a security operation and raising questions about aerial threats to critical infrastructure.

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Swiss Military on High Alert After Unidentified Drones Spotted Over Critical Base

The Swiss Armed Forces have confirmed that several unidentified drones were recently observed flying in formation over a critical military installation, raising concerns about espionage and hybrid warfare. This story details the incident, the army's response, and politicians' calls for enhanced drone defence measures.

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Defence

Amid calls for national unity from the defence minister, Switzerland has advanced its military overhaul by making a CHF500 million payment for US F-35 jets and is concurrently exploring new air defence systems with France, Israel, and South Korea, even as the government scales back a proposed tax hike for funding.

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Politics

Following public consultation, the Swiss Federal Council has scaled back its proposal to fund increased defense spending, reducing a planned value-added tax (VAT) increase from 0.8 to 0.5 percentage points.

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National Security

The Swiss Federal Intelligence Service has reported a deteriorating security situation, highlighting threats from espionage and global instability. Amid these concerns, Switzerland is actively negotiating with France, Israel, and South Korea to acquire a new long-range air defence system.

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Defense

With the delivery of US Patriot systems delayed by at least five years, a top Swiss security official has highlighted the Franco-Italian SAMP/T system as a key alternative, signalling a potential strategic shift towards European interoperability.

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Military

In a move to strengthen digital defense capabilities, the Swiss Armed Forces are participating in a three-week NATO exercise in Poland, focusing on secure communication and tactical networking with experts from 40 other nations.

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Cybersecurity

In a controversial decision, the state-owned defence company RUAG has confirmed it paid a ransom to the hacker group Akira to recover data stolen from its US subsidiary. The move contradicts the official recommendation of the Federal Office for Cybersecurity.

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National Security

Swiss authorities have classified the blade attack at Winterthur train station as a terrorist act. The investigation has revealed the 31-year-old suspect's longstanding connections to the local Islamic extremist scene, raising new concerns about domestic security.

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Crime

An external investigation will examine why a patient, who stabbed three people at a train station in an act now deemed terrorism, was released from a psychiatric clinic a day before the attack after being assessed as low-risk.

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Geopolitics

The Swiss public's sense of security has fallen to a 20-year low amidst global turmoil, while economists warn of threats to national prosperity and the tourism sector braces for a decline in visitors.

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Technology

Switzerland's digital vulnerability is in the spotlight as a new report dubs it a 'prime target for cyber criminals'. Concurrently, a grassroots petition is challenging the expansion of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network in the Alps, sparking a debate over national security and reliance on foreign tech infrastructure.

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Crime

The Swiss Federal Criminal Court has handed down a 16-month suspended sentence to a businessman found guilty of violating the Goods Control Act by supplying laboratory equipment intended for a Russian program of mass destruction.

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National Security

Switzerland's security and neutrality are in focus as a businessman is convicted for supplying 'mass destruction' goods to Russia. Simultaneously, the country's new Patriot missile defense system faces potential doubling in cost and multi-year delays, raising critical questions about Swiss defense procurement and its geopolitical stance.

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Technology

The targeting of data centers in the Middle East during the Iran war has increased interest in repurposing Switzerland's former Cold War-era military bunkers. These secure underground facilities are now being seen as ideal locations for ultra-protected data storage.

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National Security

A new government report highlights a worsening security landscape for Switzerland, citing increased threats from Russian hybrid warfare, espionage, and cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. The findings suggest the nation must make a greater contribution to continental security.

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The Swiss government has announced temporary border checks will be implemented from June 10-19 due to security risks associated with the G7 summit in nearby Evian, France. The move, requested by the canton of Geneva, underscores security concerns in the region.

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Cybersecurity

Switzerland is facing a significantly worsened cyber threat landscape, with state-motivated attacks and hybrid warfare on the rise. Experts warn that growing dependencies on AI and digital infrastructure make the country's critical systems increasingly vulnerable.

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