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Swiss government puts focus on aerial defence in military budget
March 20 - The Swiss government asked parliament on Friday to approve 3.4 billion Swiss francs ($4.32 billion) in defence spending focused on expanding ground-based aerial defence, protection against drones and additional cyberspace capabilities. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Federal Council intends to re-equip billions of loans in air defense. In addition, it applies for an additional loan for the additional costs of the fighter aircraft F-35.
The Federal Council invests 3.4 billion Swiss francs in air defense, drone protection and cyber skills.
The government of the country explicitly acknowledges that the country is currently not sufficiently protected
Switzerland to bolster defences against drones and cyber attacks
Switzerland’s Federal Council plans to invest about CHF 3.4bn to strengthen the army, with a focus on long-range threats and cyberwarfare. On Friday it presented its latest army plan to parliament, which includes additional borrowing of roughly CHF 500m. A further CHF 562m is earmarked for modernising military infrastructure and improving noise protection. Presented by […]
In 2026, the Swiss army will put priority on the extension of ground-to-air defence, protection against mini-drones and cyberspace. To this end, the Federal Council calls for a total appropriation of 3.4 billion francs.
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