Switzerland Wants to Equip Its Army with a Battalion of Drones for "Exploration, Action and defense."
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The Department of Defense has launched large construction sites in Thun on Thursday. As soon as next year, recruits will be able to train in drone piloting, an essential step in the creation of a battalion in 2028. A future centre of skills will also allow for exchanges with industry and research, in order to fill a critical gap.Advisory to video game enthusiasts and technical innovations: the Swiss army is looking for its future drone pilots. I…
The Swiss Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday that it intends to set up a drone battalion within the army, based on European re-armament efforts, reports AFP.
The Swiss Ministry of Defence announced Thursday the intention to set up a drone battalion within the army, in a general context of re-armament in Europe.
Protection against drones prevails in Switzerland. Defence Minister Martin Pfister now wants to pool the responsibilities and knowledge. The project faces various hurdles: Neither location nor budget or legal framework has been clarified.
In future, the Swiss army wants to rely more on unmanned systems such as drones and robotics.
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