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Graphic Offset in Switzerland.

Study on offset transactions

Companies which have the chance to exercise offset transactions for arms procurement exhibit a higher research intensity, a higher export volume and higher export dynamics than the relevant comparable sectors in each case. This is shown by an independent study from BAK Economics. Between 2018 and 2021, around one billion Francs flowed into Swiss industry thanks to these transactions.

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The locations of the Cyber Defence Campus Thun, Lausanne and Zurich shown in blue on a networked Switzerland.

DDPS tests SCION network for Swiss cyber defence

The Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) is testing the use of SCION network technology and is setting up a national SCION test infrastructure for this purpose at the Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus, armasuisse Science and Technology, together with Swisscom, Sunrise and SWITCH.

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A man representing a scientist on one side and a member of the army on the other is working on a robot.

Controlling Autonomous Systems

How to ensure human control, so that increasingly more autonomous systems can reliably be deployed by security forces? This question was addressed in the workshop held on 2 and 3 November 2022 under the management of the University of Zurich in cooperation with the Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre of the DDPS, armasuisse Science and Technology.

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Visit to armasuisse S+T infrastructures of the MSIAC Steering Committee on 12 October 2022.

NATO provides Switzerland with valuable technical support in the field of munitions

Since joining the NATO Munitions Safety Information Analysis Centre (MSIAC) in 2021 Switzerland has enjoyed numerous technical resources and precious support from international munitions experts.

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Renting and buying

Renting and buying

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11.11.2022

DDPS tests SCION network for Swiss cyber defence

10.11.2022

Controlling Autonomous Systems in the Security Sector

31.10.2022

NATO provides Switzerland with valuable technical support in the field of munitions

28.10.2022

On the reconnaissance of future adaptive radar systems

26.10.2022

Meet the finalists of the Cyber Startup Challenge 2022

07.10.2022

Radar for detecting helicopters

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Procurement

Procurement

The competence sectors «Command & Control and Reconnaissance Systems», «Land Systems», «Aeronautical Systems» and «Purchasing and Cooperations» are responsible for procurement on behalf of the Swiss Armed Forces, the Confederation and other customers.

armasuisse Real Estate

armasuisse Real Estate

The competence sector for real estate within the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) is responsible for the overall management of buildings and facilities belonging to the DDPS. - Pages available in german, french and italian.

armasuisse Science and Technology S+T

armasuisse Science and Technology S+T

armasuisse S+T is the technology center of the VBS. The tasks include Technology Management at and independent expertises and tests.

National Armaments Director

National Armaments Director’s page

National Armaments Director’s page

The National Armaments Director is responsible for the development, evaluation, procurement and disposal of systems and equipment of the Armed Forces and other customers.

An additional area of responsibility concerns planning and procurement for the Federal Department for Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (DDPS).