The Swiss government decides to establish a drone battalion.
Reference News Network reported on June 22 According to a report from Bloomberg News on June 19, Switzerland will establish a drone battalion before 2028, while the Swiss government is once again focusing the military on addressing hybrid threats and long-range attacks.
According to a statement from the Swiss Federal Council, the Federal Council approved new defense guidelines on the 19th, which also prioritize strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure, intelligence gathering, and electronic warfare capabilities.
The Federal Council stated that the new drone battalion "lays the foundation for the systematic introduction of unmanned systems and keeps pace with rapid technological advancements in this field." The Federal Council also mentioned in the statement: "The military will work closely with Swiss universities, industry, and startups."
The Commander of the Swiss Armed Forces, Ross, previously stated that due to the increasing incidents of violations of civilian and military infrastructure, Switzerland has been purchasing counter-drone systems "as quickly as possible." (Translated by Hu Xue)
Switzerland plans to establish a drone battalion by 2028, focusing on hybrid threats and long-range attacks. The Swiss Armed Forces will enhance capabilities in protecting critical infrastructure and intelligence gathering. The government has approved new defense guidelines and will collaborate with universities and industry. Additionally, Switzerland is acquiring anti-drone systems in response to increased violations of infrastructure.
- Switzerland will establish a drone battalion by 2028.
- The focus is on addressing hybrid threats and long-range attacks.
- The Swiss government approved new defense guidelines prioritizing critical infrastructure protection and intelligence gathering.
- The military will collaborate with universities, industry, and startups.
- Switzerland is purchasing anti-drone systems due to increased violations of civilian and military infrastructure.