Switzerland
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Aug- 2023 -21 AugustAir
Pilatus PC-21 Trainer Aircraft to Receive Canadian Avionics
Pilatus Aircraft has awarded Canadian firm CMC Electronics a contract to supply avionics for its PC-21 next-generation pilot trainers.
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Jul- 2023 -5 JulyAir
Swiss Want in on Germany’s Sky Shield Plan
Switzerland, known for its military neutrality, announced its intention to join Germany's European Sky Shield project.
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Jun- 2023 -29 JuneEurope
Switzerland Refuses to Transfer Tanks to Ukraine
Switzerland again refused to transfer arms to Ukraine, this time rejecting the export of almost 100 Leopard 1 tanks belonging to state arms company RUAG.
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Mar- 2023 -14 MarchEurope
Spain Buys 16 More Swiss PC-21 Next-Gen Trainer Aircraft
The Spanish Air Force has ordered 16 additional PC-21 next-generation trainer aircraft from Swiss aerospace manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft.
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9 MarchArms
Swiss MPs Urge Allowing Arms Transfers to Ukraine, in Theory
Swiss MPs narrowly voted to back allowing the transfer of arms to Ukraine — but only under conditions extremely unlikely to materialize.
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6 MarchEurope
Germany Wants to Buy Old Swiss Leopard Tanks: Bern
Berlin has requested that German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall be permitted to acquire old Swiss Leopard tanks, guaranteeing they will not be transferred to Ukraine.
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1 MarchEurope
Half of Swiss Favor Allowing Arms Transfers to Ukraine: Poll
A recent poll shows one in two people in Switzerland favors relaxing its military neutrality to allow the transfer of Swiss-made arms to Ukraine.
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Feb- 2023 -22 FebruaryDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Switzerland Considering Buying Armed Drones: Army Chief
Switzerland is considering purchasing kamikaze drones to boost the lethality of its armed forces.
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12 FebruaryEurope
Switzerland Block Transfer of Arms From Spain to Ukraine
Switzerland said it had blocked Spain from sending Swiss-made anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine, in line with its strict military neutrality.
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Jan- 2023 -25 JanuaryArms
Transfer of Swiss Arms to Ukraine Should Be Permitted: Parliamentary Commission
A Swiss parliamentary commission voted to request a change to the country's laws to allow its war material to be transferred to Ukraine.
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