How Swiss robotics is tested and transferred to the Armed Forces

This article explains how deployment scenarios are tested, how artificial intelligence makes the robots more reliable and autonomous and how the robots are transferred to the Swiss Armed Forces.

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New Cyber-Defence Campus Website

The Cyber-Defence Campus of armasuisse Science and Technology is delighted to present its new website. Since it was founded in January 2019, the CYD Campus has played a decisive role in anticipating cyber developments and functions as an important link between the Federal Department of Defence (DDPS), industry and science. It aims to bring together research, development and training for cyber defence.

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Play today, win tomorrow

Artificial intelligence and what is known as war gaming are being used, among other things, to test technologies which do not exist in the real world. War gaming can help the Swiss Armed Forces, for example, to develop new tactics and procedures. To be able to better estimate the potential of artificial intelligence and war gaming, armasuisse S+T has carried out initial experiments with a computer game.

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ICS Hackathon from 11 to 14 September 2023

The Cyber Defence Campus of armasuisse Science and Technology is organising the industrial Control Systems (ICS) Hackathon in Thun from 11 to 14 September 2023.

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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.

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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.

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