US EditionSwiss defence minister urges overhaul of arms export law, sees 'trust' at stake
- Swiss Defense Minister Martin Pfister urged Parliament on October 2, 2025, to revise the military materials law amid rising drone and cyber threats.
- Pfister highlighted Switzerland's NATO non-membership leaves it vulnerable, requiring closer cooperation with other armed forces and stronger defense systems.
- Drone overflights have occurred recently, exposing gaps in air defense stocks and prompting calls to invest in detection and countermeasure systems.
- Pfister emphasized the importance of maintaining stable relationships and highlighted the need for Switzerland to uphold its dependability as a partner, especially amid the ongoing discussions about the F-35 purchase.
- The minister indicated many defense measures are financed or in preparation, aiming to prevent hybrid threats from escalating into conventional war.
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Breaking Neutrality? Swiss Minister Calls for Arms Export Reform and Defense Partnerships Amid Drone Threat
Switzerland must be prepared to work with other armed forces in the event of drone incursions, Swiss Defense Minister Martin Pfister said in an interview with Neue Zürcher Zeitung on October 2. Pfister underscored the growing risks of cyberattacks and drone intrusions, pointing out that there is a need for improvement in the country’s defense capabilities against unmanned systems. He added that Switzerland will soon present a dedicated system to…
Swiss Defence Minister Urges Overhaul of Arms Export Law, Warns 'Trust' at Stake
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has called on lawmakers to move forward with loosening restrictions on arms exports, arguing that Switzerland’s credibility as a security partner is on the line. The push comes after the government proposed in February to revise its war materials act to allow greater flexibility in exports, a sensitive shift for […] The post Swiss Defence Minister Urges Overhaul of Arms Export Law, Warns ‘Trust’ at Stake app…
Swiss defence minister urges overhaul of arms export law, sees 'trust' at stake
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister urged Swiss lawmakers to press on with loosening curbs on arms exports to help boost international security cooperation as he warned of potential risks facing the neutral country.
Swiss Defense Minister Martin Pfister has urged Swiss lawmakers to continue easing restrictions on arms exports to encourage international security cooperation, warning of potential risks facing the neutral country.
Federal Councillor Pfister warns of security policy risks
In the "Neue Zürcher Zeitung", Federal Councillor Martin Pfister has warned of growing security risks for Switzerland. In the interview, he also spoke about drone flights over Switzerland, the lack of army stocks and the purchase of F-35 fighter jets.
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