Switzerland

Angola Takes Delivery of HT-100 Naval Helicopter Drones From UAE

UAE’s state enterprise EDGE Group has finalized the delivery of six ANAVIA HT-100 Naval rotary-wing unmanned aerial systems to the Angolan Navy.

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Dutch Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainer Makes First Flight in Switzerland

Pilatus has completed the maiden flight of the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s initial PC-7 MKX trainer aircraft at Buochs Airfield in Switzerland.

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Switzerland, Austria Partner to Cut Defense Procurement Costs

Switzerland and Austria have agreed to cooperate on military procurement as they look to reduce costs and improve access to modern defense equipment.

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Switzerland Rethinks Minefield Breaching With Two-in-One System

Military vehicles can now clear minefields and mark safe lanes in a single, continuous operation thanks to a new modular system from Switzerland-based firm Global Clearance Solutions.

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Switzerland Orders 32 RCH 155-Based AGM Howitzers From KNDS 

Switzerland has awarded KNDS a contract to deliver 32 Artillery Gun Module self-propelled howitzers based on the RCH 155 artillery system. 

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Switzerland Approaches Suppliers for Air Defense Systems as Patriot Delayed

Switzerland has approached manufacturers from four countries to inquire about air defense systems it is considering procuring amid delays in the delivery of the Patriot system. 

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Indonesia Buys PC-24 Jets From Switzerland’s Pilatus, Considers PC-21 Trainers

Swiss aerospace company Pilatus has secured a contract to deliver 12 PC-24 twin-engine light aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force.

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Pilatus Picks Thales’ Radio Management System for European PC-7 Aircraft

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has selected French defense firm Thales to supply a radio management system for the PC-7 military training aircraft operated in Europe. 

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Swiss Eyeing Fewer F-35 Fighters, Reshaping Defense Set-up

Switzerland announced it wanted to buy 30 US F-35A fighter jets rather than 36 after Washington hiked the price, and said its broader defense set-up needed repurposing to face current threats.

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Exploding Swiss Ammo Splits Into Four Effectors to Counter Drones

A Swiss firm is stepping into counter-drone warfare with its own take on explosive bullets, introducing a multi-effect concept compatible with 7.62mm and 5.56mm cartridges.

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