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armasuisse Communication is the point of contact for media representatives which receives enquiries concerning the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse.
Head of Communication armasuisse
Kaj-Gunnar Sievert
Tel. +41 58 464 62 47
Media Releases
Procurement of electronic attack systems: Federal Council approves participation in the Knifefish Memorandum of Understanding
Switzerland wants to modernise its electronic warfare capabilities and so is taking part in a European programme to procure electronic attack systems. At its meeting on 14 October, the Federal Council approved Switzerland’s participation in the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of electromagnetic combat capabilities for electronic attack (MoU Knifefish).
National Armaments Director holds work discussions with the French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) in Bern
National Armaments Director Urs Loher received representatives from the French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) from 1 to 2 October 2026 for bilateral work discussions. The discussions focused on current defence policy developments as well as bilateral cooperation.
Swiss delegation signs first F-35A – production and delivery of the fighter aircraft on track
The first Swiss F-35A fighter aircraft is taking shape: A delegation with the Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Benedikt Roos, the National Armaments Director Urs Loher and the Commander of the Air Force, Major General Christian Oppliger, signed a structural component of the first F-35A destined for Switzerland on 21 September 2026. During a visit to the Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas, the representatives from the DDPS were briefed on the production status and exchanged views with representatives from the US armed forces and the manufacturer.
Contact
Kaj-Gunnar Sievert
Guisanplatz 1
CH - 3003 Bern