armasuisse Science and Technology

armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) is the technological centre of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS). We develop future-oriented solutions for the security of Switzerland.

Contacts and Locations from Science and Technology S+T

Here you will find various publications on the activities of armasuisse Science and Technology.

Along with research and innovation, testing is the third leg of armasuisse Science and Technology.

Scientific principles and design unite the areas: sensory analysis, communication and electromagnetic protection, cyber security and data science as well as system technology.

Our measuring and testing facilities are available to national and international customers for system and component testing.

The Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre of the DDPS (SDRC DDPS) supports the Swiss Armed Forces and other authorities by introducing unmanned systems for national safety and security.

In the areas of simulation and outer space, we are researching, developing and testing technologies and solutions for capability development, mission support as well as education and training of the Swiss Armed Forces.

Technology is developing faster than ever. This development is driving how modern armies are organised and successfully engaged.

The Cyber Defence Campus is the link between the DDPS, industry, academic institutions and hacker communities when it comes to all things related to cyber security.

The Taskforce Drones (TFD) was launched in 2024 by the National Armaments Director Urs Loher, the Chief of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Thomas Süssli, the Secretary-General of the DDPS Daniel Büchel and the Director of the Federal Office for Civil Protection Michaela Schärer. Control is exerted by the Chief of the Armed Forces and the Chief of Armament. Thomas Rothacher, Deputy National Armaments Director and Head of the competence sector armasuisse Science and Technology is responsible for management.

The competence centre Energy Centre for Defence and Security (CEDS) of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) is the competent contact partner for the Swiss Armed Forces and other offices in matters of energy supply and technology in the security environment.

COREB (Communauté régionale de la Broye) is a strategic regional development organisation supporting the transformation of the Broye region into a hub for defence, aerospace and technological innovation. Together with the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse, swiss aeropole, cantonal partners and academic institutions, COREB plays a central coordinating role in ensuring that the introduction of the F-35A fighter jet into Switzerland brings long-term economic, scientific and social benefits to the region.