Switzerland – Page 2 – The Defense Post

Dec- 2025 -

10 December

Arms

A U.S. Marine clears a P320-M18 Sig Sauer during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-West) at Range 214 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 21, 2023. MCMC-West provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Rojoef Manuel

Switzerland Picks SIG Sauer P320 as New Standard Military Sidearm

Switzerland has selected the SIG Sauer P320 as the next standard service pistol for its armed forces.

Nov- 2025 -

13 November

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Switzerland Taps Three Defense Firms for Multispectral Camouflage Tech

Multispectral camouflage is a concealment system that reduces the visibility of vehicles, equipment, and personnel across visual, infrared, and radar spectrums.

Oct- 2025 -

8 October

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Germany, Switzerland Move Toward Shared Air Defense With Patriot System

Germany and Switzerland are exploring joint acquisition of the Patriot air defense system under the European Sky Shield Initiative.

4 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Staff Writer With AFP

Swiss Seek Mini-Drone Defense System

Switzerland's military plans to acquire a defense system against "mini-drones," after several European countries reported incursions into their airspace, pointing the finger at Russia.

Sep- 2025 -

3 September

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

UAE’s EDGE Group Opens Defense Facilities in Brazil, Switzerland

The UAE’s state-owned defense conglomerate EDGE Group has announced expansions of its operations in Brazil and Switzerland.

Aug- 2025 -

14 August

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Switzerland Vows to Press on With US Fighter Jet Deal

Switzerland vowed to continue its attempts to buy F-35A fighter jets from the United States despite spiralling expenses.

Jul- 2025 -

23 July

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems

Switzerland has procured five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air-defense systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative.

22 July

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Swiss Army to Revive Fortress Bunkers for Evolving Battlefield

The Swiss Army plans to convert decommissioned fortress mortar bunkers into reinforced combat hubs designed to withstand heavy attacks in response to the conflict on NATO’s eastern flank.

18 July

Air