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The US Pentagon has prevented the public release of a critical Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the F-35 fighter jet, an aircraft Switzerland has ordered, fueling speculation about a cover-up of production and modernization problems.
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Swiss Army
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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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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Politics
The Swiss government is reorienting its armed forces to focus more strongly on defense capabilities, particularly against hybrid threats. As part of this strategic shift, Switzerland will also station a new defence attaché in Warsaw, Poland, from mid-2027 to improve early threat assessment in northeastern Europe.
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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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Defense
A major milestone in Switzerland's multi-billion franc defense procurement has been reached as assembly begins on the first F-35 fighter jet at a Lockheed Martin plant in the United States, with pilot training on the new aircraft scheduled for 2027.
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Defense
Production of Switzerland's new fleet of F-35 fighter jets has reached a key milestone, with assembly of the first aircraft now underway at the Lockheed Martin plant in the United States, according to armasuisse.
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Foreign Policy
As European rearmament accelerates, the long-held neutrality policies of both Switzerland and Ireland are under pressure. This article explores the heated domestic debates in both countries, comparing the different historical origins and modern challenges to their neutral stances in the face of new security concerns.
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Foreign Affairs
A report from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) has revealed that Jordan refused to fully cooperate with Swiss inspectors tasked with post-shipment verification of exported weapons, denying access to certain items.
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Military
The price for Switzerland's order of the US-made Patriot missile defense system is reportedly on track to double from its original CHF2.3 billion budget, with deliveries also facing delays of five to seven years due to international conflicts.
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Technology
In a move to ensure artificial intelligence sovereignty, Swiss defence firm RUAG has unveiled 'LLARA,' a conversational AI tool developed in partnership with a Lausanne startup. The tool is designed to process sensitive military data entirely within Switzerland, independent of foreign technology.
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Military
In the wake of the war in Ukraine, political and military leaders acknowledge Switzerland's defense shortcomings, prompting a push for increased military spending and a debate on the future of the nation's armed forces.
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Defense
The Swiss government may abandon its purchase of the US Patriot air-defense system due to delivery delays. This comes as the Swiss army aims to begin industrial production of its own military attack and defense drones by 2027.
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Defense
The Swiss government may abandon its purchase of the US Patriot air defence system, Defence Minister Martin Pfister has warned. The move comes in response to significant delivery delays and has ignited a debate over Swiss defense procurement and relations with the US.
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Defense
Switzerland's freeze on payments for delayed US Patriot air-defence systems is being circumvented, as the US redirects funds already allocated for F-35 fighter jets to cover the Patriot costs, a move confirmed by Swiss procurement officials.
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Defense
The United States is reportedly circumventing a Swiss payment freeze on Patriot air-defence systems by redirecting funds intended for F-35 fighter jets. Swiss officials confirmed the move, which involves a sum described as a 'low three-digit million amount', creating a new point of tension in the defense deal.
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Swiss Army
A new survey reveals a significant portion of the Swiss population doubts the country's defense capabilities against modern threats. Reflecting a potential shift in sentiment on neutrality, a majority now favors closer security cooperation with NATO and neighboring European states.
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Defense
The Swiss government plans to reduce its order for US-made F-35A fighter jets from 36 to 30, citing increased costs and a need to repurpose its broader defense strategy.
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Economy
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is having tangible effects in Switzerland, causing sharp rises in petrol prices, prompting businesses to brace for disruption, and leading to significant delays in the delivery of US-made Patriot air-defence systems crucial for the Swiss army.
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Defense
Heavy use of American Patriot air-defence missiles in global conflicts is causing significant production shortages, pushing back the expected delivery of systems ordered by Switzerland by as much as five years, impacting military modernization plans.
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