Switzerland – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

7 May

Switzerland Approaches Suppliers for Air Defense Systems as Patriot Delayed

Switzerland has approached manufacturers from four countries to inquire about air defense systems it is considering procuring amid delays in the delivery of the Patriot system.

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Indonesia Buys PC-24 Jets From Switzerland’s Pilatus, Considers PC-21 Trainers

Swiss aerospace company Pilatus has secured a contract to deliver 12 PC-24 twin-engine light aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force.

17 March

Air

Christine Casimiro

Pilatus Picks Thales’ Radio Management System for European PC-7 Aircraft

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has selected French defense firm Thales to supply a radio management system for the PC-7 military training aircraft operated in Europe.

7 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Europe

Several rifle cartridges with brass casings and pointed bullets displayed against a black background.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

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.

24 February

Europe

A SAMP/T air defense system is seen firing off a ballistic missile from the back of the military truck. Smoke and bright white-red fire can be seen jutting out of the missile as it flies straight upward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Jodesz Gavilan

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.

15 February

Americas

An Iranian flag fluttering at an undisclosed location in the Islamic republic next to a surface-to-surface Qiam-1 (Rising) missile

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

14 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

3 February

Air

A Black Hornet nano drone hovering in front of a Piranha armored engineering vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Dec- 2025 -

13 December

Air