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Air2030: Radar sensors of the Air Force: Fourth system in operation after modernisation
The radar sensors of the air surveillance and central dispatching system of the Swiss Air Force have been modernised. On 20 March 2025, armasuisse handed over the fourth and last completely rebuilt system of the Armed Forces for operational deployment. The conversion, which is being carried out as part of the “Radar” project, took place step by step at each location. The modernisation of the radar sensors was approved in the 2016 armament programme.
Federal Council approves Switzerland's participation in the NSPA PATRIOT Support Partnership
To strengthen security and increase the availability of spare parts for ground-based air defence, the Federal Council has approved Switzerland's participation in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency Patriot Support Partnership (NSPA PATRIOT SP). The partnership also includes maintenance, ammunition monitoring, technical, procurement, training and transportation support.
Participation in Singapore Defence Technology Summit 2025
From 18 to 20 March 2025, a delegation from the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse led by Deputy National Armaments Director Thomas Rothacher will attend the “Singapore Defence Technology Summit 2025”. The conference will raise the topic of how modern defence technologies and partnerships can contribute to overcoming the challenges of an uncertain future. In addition, Ng Chad-Son, Chief Executive of the Singaporean Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), will sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the increased defence technology cooperation between Switzerland and Singapore, which the Federal Council approved on 14 March.
Taskforce Drones of the DDPS invites industry to an information event
The Taskforce Drones invites companies to an information event on the topic of small drones on 28 February 2025. The event will focus on information of the Taskforce Drones, insights into potential forms of cooperation with public authorities and export law. The Taskforce Drones aims to be able to develop small and medium-sized drones independently in Switzerland and deploy them in the Armed Forces.
Cyber-Defence Campus of the DDPS identifies vulnerabilities in collision warning system of civil aviation
The Cyber-Defence Campus of the DDPS has found two vulnerabilities in the collision warning system “Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II” of civil aviation. On 21 January 2025, the detected and published vulnerabilities were classified by the American Cyber Defence Agency CISA and the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) of the USA as moderate to severe.
Idea competition for environmentally friendly and safe recovery methods of ammunition from Swiss lakes – armasuisse has received around 100 ideas
Today, 6 February 2025, is the deadline for submitting ideas for environmentally friendly and safe methods of recovering ammunition from Swiss lakes. A committee of experts will now assess all the proposals received. The three best ideas will be awarded prizes in May 2025.
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