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Thermal imaging devices

Thermal imaging devices enable surroundings to be better perceived during the day, but in particular at night. They are used in a variety of ways – from being installed in a fixed position on planes, helicopters or vehicles, to use in drone defence or directly with soldiers and firefighters.

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Swiss researchers win robotics contest

The final of the three-year Challenge robotics competition funded by DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the United States Department of Defense) took place in the USA from 21 to 24 September 2021. An international team with participation of armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) won the fiercely contested competition.

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Could artificial intelligence automatically detect fake news?

The Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus has launched research projects exploring tools which automatically detect misinformation. The aim of one of these projects is to use artificial intelligence methods to identify images with text memes which potentially spread misinformation.

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Meet the finalists of the Cyber Startup Challenge 2021

Decentriq, Constella Intelligence and Pandora Intelligence convinced the jury in the selection process of the Cyber Startup Challenge 2021. All three companies gave a pitch at the Cyber Defence (CYD) Campus Conference on the 28th of September.

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The simulation environment of the future

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Could artificial intelligence automatically detect fake news?

30.09.2021

Meet the finalists of the Cyber Startup Challenge 2021

17.09.2021

Insights into current technologies on drone defence

16.09.2021

SAR radar technology and deception capability examined at armasuisse S+T

08.09.2021

Cyber-Defence Campus Conference 2021

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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

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

National Armaments Director

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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).