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Detection of improvised explosive devices: armasuisse takes part in a European Defence Agency project
Improvised explosive devices are set to be able to be detected quicker and more reliably in the future. The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse is taking part in a European Defence Agency (EDA) research project on this topic. The Deputy Chief of Armament Thomas Rothacher signed the agreement to participate in the “Improvised Explosive Device Detection – Phase II” (IEDDET II) project on 16 July 2024.
armasuisse holds round table on the topic of drones
On July 9, 2024 the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse held a round table on the topic «Drones» with representatives from industry and the DDPS. In the near future, it is planned for Switzerland to be able to deploy a large number of different types of drones in order to respond to threats and increase the defence capability of the Armed Forces.
Chief of Armament signs application for membership with regard to accession to the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
The Federal Council wants to join the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) and thus increase opportunities for international cooperation in ground-based air defence. Following the decision of the Federal Council, Chief of Armament Urs Loher now signed an application for membership addressed to the Chairperson of the ESSI on 8 July 2024. All member states of ESSI can now express themselves on the application, after which Switzerland can sign the statement of accession.
Current figures on offset transactions as of end of June 2024
The Offset Register currently comprises seventeen offset obligations in the amount of CHF 5.36 billion, which must be awarded by foreign suppliers to Swiss companies. Of this, offset transactions in the amount of around CHF 2.15 billion have been carried out as at the end of June 2024.
Study results on threats and impacts of generative artificial intelligence on cyber security
The emergence of new cyber technologies is also accompanied by new threats and impacts. The Cyber-Defence Campus of the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse is publishing an Open Access study on this topic for the second time. This highlights the risks and challenges which arise through the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber security. The study helps experts and decision-makers from public administration and industry in assessing the risks of use and the development of security measures.
Medium-range ground-based air defence – Kongsberg and MBDA will not submit offers
The Norwegian defence group Kongsberg and the European missiles systems company MBDA have informed the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse that they will not be taking part in the tender for a new system for medium-range ground-based air defence. The evaluation process will continue as planned.
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