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Energy Day 2025 – A sustainable discussion about challenges and solutions in the energy sector
On Wednesday, 27 August 2025, armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) hosted the third Energy Day, with over 130 interested guests from the fields of administration, industry, science and defence accepting the invitation and making the journey to Payerne.
Succes of the Technology Monitoring Day at EPFL
On 28 August the Technology Monitoring team of the Cyber-Defence Campus of armasuisse Science and Technology organised a work day on the campus of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) to present its scientific research projects carried out in partnership with various laboratories.
Future-proof through increase in resilience: Two innovation expeditions for pilots
In July 2025, armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) conducted two innovation expeditions within the DDPS innovation spaces, together with the Swiss Air Force Aeromedical Centre.
Strengthening cyber defence and security: New study shows sustainable ways forward
Cédric Aeschlimann, scientific project manager at the Cyber-Defence Campus of armasuisse Science and Technology, heads the project “Cyber Training”. In his current study, he emphasises the growing threat through complex cyber attacks on Switzerland.
Development of an armasuisse site at Payerne in la Broye
armasuisse is implementing an ecosystem comprising a work site in Payerne through its research and innovation operations. armasuisse is cooperating closely to that end with partners from, COREB, swiss aeropole Swiss Aeropole, cantonal economic development agencies and academic circles. The first armasuisse research projects at Payerne are scheduled from 2026.
HEDI: First operative testing with Swiss participation
On 2 June 2025, the go-ahead was given for the first Operational Experimentation campaign as part of the Hub for EU Defence Innovation of the European Defence Agency at EU level.
Research reports Cyberspace and Cyber & Intelligence Analytics
The research reports Cyberspace and Cyber & Intelligence Analytics from armasuisse Science and Technology provided insights into current developments in the area of cyber defence and intelligence-based data analysis.
armasuisse receives Canadian Armed Forces for an exchange of expertise
On June 12 2025, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse received the delegation of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for a three-day exchange of information concerning the modernisation of artillery systems.
ARCHE 2025 – Robotics for disaster relief
From 22 – 27 June 2025, the Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre (SDRC) of armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) hosted the event ARCHE in cooperation with the Engineer/Rescue/NBC Training Unit and ETH Zurich.
CWIX 2025: armasuisse supports the interoperability and digitisation of the Swiss Armed Forces
From 2 to 20 June 2025, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse together with the Swiss Armed Forces took part in the international CWIX interoperability exercise in Bydgoszcz, Poland. During the exercise, more than 3,000 participants from over 40 nations reviewed the interoperability of systems and digital services within multinational deployment. The Swiss delegation comprised more than 40 experts from the Armed Forces, armasuisse and industry.Lucia Egger, specialist area Communication, Strategic Staff
Scout 25 – a day dedicated to battlefield reconnaissance and countermeasures
On 18 June 2025, armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) together with the Swiss Armed Forces showcased modern technologies for battlefield reconnaissance and countermeasures at the Scout 25 technical symposium.
Focus on research: Annual reporting on research programme 4 «Impact, Protection and Safety»
On Thursday, 12 June 2025, research programme director Dr Ronny Lorenzo welcomed internal DDPS employees to the annual research reporting event of the research programme Impact, Protection and Safety.
International cooperation for innovations in the defence sector
On 27 November 2024, the Federal Council decided that Switzerland may participate in the Hub for EU Defence Innovation of the European Defence Agency. This enables it to be involved internationally in the area of innovation, such as the European Defence Innovation Days.
armasuisse once again receives «Great Start» award
2019 – 2022 – and now 2025! For the third time in a row, armasuisse received the quality label «Great Start! training organisation» from the consulting company «Great Place to Work» and is thus one of the best training enterprises in Switzerland.
National Cyberstrategy 2024: The Cyber-Defence Campus’ contribution to the digital resilience of Switzerland
On 14 May 2025, the Federal Council acknowledged the first implementation report on the National Cyberstrategy (NCS). The report showed substantial progress in the implementation of the five strategic goals of the NCS, from strengthening self-empowerment to international cooperation.
Focus on research: Annual reporting on research programmes “Unmanned Systems/Robotics” and “Space”
Last Tuesday, 13 May 2025, armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) welcomed internal DDPS employees to the annual reporting of the research programmes “Unmanned systems/robotics” and “Space”.
Federal Councillor Martin Pfister visits armasuisse in Thun
On 16 May 2025, Federal Councillor Martin Pfister visited the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse in the General Herzog House in Thun for the first time since taking office on 1 April 2025.
Leopard Operator Group Conference in Bern
From 5 to 8 May 2025, armasuisse welcomed around 70 persons from 14 member states to a conference in Bern on behalf of the Swiss Confederation as a member of the Leopard Tank Operator Group (LeoBen).
Scout 25: Register now and be there!
Are you interested in the latest technological developments of modern battlefield reconnaissance and countermeasures? Then the technical symposium Scout 25 is just right for you!
Call for the Cyber Startup Challenge 2025
The Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus, armasuisse Sience and Technology (S+T), is looking for innovative technologies.
«The first results look promising»
Between 31 March and 11 April 2025, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse, in cooperation with the Swiss Armed Forces, tested the sensor for the new medium-range ground-based air defence system (GBAD MR). In an interview with Ralf Ströher, project manager for GBAD MR.
Review of the presentation of the Armed Forces Dispatch 2025
The presentation for the Armed Forces Dispatch took place on the military training area in Thun from 24 to 27 March 2025. The purpose of the event was to present the systems and real estate applied for in the Armaments and Real Estate Programme 2025.
Focus on research: Programmes, projects and results – annual reporting of the research programmes “Reconnaissance and Surveillance” and “Communication”
On Tuesday, 25 March 2025 armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) issued an invitation to the two annual reporting events of the research programmes “Reconnaissance and Surveillance” and “Communication”.
Scout 25 – modern battlefield reconnaissance and countermeasures
On 18 June 2025 armasuisse S+T is holding a joint event with the Swiss Armed Forces on «modern battlefield reconnaissance and countermeasures».
Avalanches - a particular danger at the workplace
The armasuisse S+T employees carry out shooting and explosion testing throughout the year. Even in the depths of winter on remote shooting ranges in the mountains.
Review of armasuisse Textile Symposium 2025
Guests from the international textile industry, science and the Federal Administration assembled at the 23rd Textile Symposium to exchange knowledge and drive innovation.
Reuse of Rapier components for training purposes
Which innovative and creative approaches enable a systematic coverage of demand for the Air Force – particularly in the area of comprehensive pilot training?
Using natural weapons to remediate soil polluted by explosives?
In Switzerland, the soil at numerous sites is polluted by munitions or munition residues. In order to clean up these sites and restore the ecosystem concerned as best as possible, innovative methods are now needed.
Another information event on the Taskforce Drones
On Friday, 28 February 2025, the Taskforce Drones, under the direction of armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T), extended an invitation to the second information event.
CYD Campus BACS Hackathon 2025 - Exploring Security for Building Automation and Control Systems
From February 3rd to 7th, the BACS (building automation and control systems) hackathon of the Cyber-Defence Campus (CYD Campus) by armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) took place in Thun.
International innovation
The current geopolitical situation and the insights in connection with the COVID pandemic have demonstrated the limits of globalisation. This has led to greater reliance being placed internationally on national industrial capacities. International innovation and cooperation here have increased and remain, however, widely undisputed.
Vulnerabilities in TCAS II collision warning system for civil aircraft identified by CYD Campus
Last week, American security authorities confirmed serious vulnerabilities in the collision warning system used in civil aviation.
The structure of the Competence Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Simulation – Part 2
In the second part of the interview on the Competence Centre Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Simulation created by armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T), Adrian Christ, Business Owner Doctrine Armed Forces Cyber Command and Martin von Niederhäusern, Head of Competence Centre Simulation of the Armed Forces discuss the significance of AI in their field of work, the opportunities for nationwide cooperation and the expectations for the created Competence Centre.
The structure of the Competence Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Simulation
Artificial intelligence and simulation are also gaining momentum in the defence and security environment. To follow these trends, as well as to be able to generate ideas and solutions for institutions of national security, armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) has created a Competence Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Simulation.
The next issue of Inside S+T on the topic of innovation is now available!
The new Inside S+T magazine from armasuisse Science and Technology is now available. Exciting, easy-to-read articles all about the key topic of «innovation» await you in the winter issue.
Successful radio integration tests under the technical direction of armasuisse S+T
As part of the IPLIS project (Integrated Planning and Situation Monitoring Information System), armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) supported the Command, Control and Specialised Systems Centre of the Land Forces in implementing tests.
Handover of the signed contribution agreement HEDI to the EDA
In its meeting on 27 November 2024, the Federal Council resolved Switzerland’s participation in the Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI).
Cyber-Defence Campus celebrates its 5th anniversary
At the year-end event held to mark the fifth anniversary of the Cyber-Defence Campus (CYD Campus) of armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T), the best works and projects of the past years were awarded.
The «Quantum» working group of armasuisse Science and Technology on a works visit to EPFL
On 18 November, the specialist «Quantum» working group of armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) organised a work day on the EPFL campus, combining constructive discussions with scientific exploration.
Video podcast SDRC «Autonomous Weapon Systems and Human Control»
In the final episode, Raúl Gander from the Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre (SDRC) draws a conclusion of the video podcast series.
Presentation of the finalists of the Cyber Start-up Challenge 2024
The three start-ups Patronus AI, QuantPi and Dynamo AI won over the jury in the selection procedure of the cyber start-up challenge 2024.
armasuisse’s main research areas 2025 – 2028 are known
armasuisse’s research creates the basis for a deeper understanding of those technologies which are relevant for the security of Switzerland.
NATO/PfP trials with radar systems supervised by armasuisse Science and Technology
How will radar systems be able to assert themselves in the future with artificial intelligence and cognitive principles under difficult conditions on the battlefield?
armasuisse combats brand piracy in China
The market entry of the official licence holder swiss brands AG with SWISS MILITARY DESIGN drinking bottles and outdoor clothing and footwear in China is having undesirable preliminary effects.
Consultancy expertise of the Cyber Defence Campus in the field of smartphone innovations
The Cyber Defence (CYD) Campus of armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) provides partners with its expertise in an advisory capacity.
Tests of a night vision rear view camera performed in Emmen
The Bundeswehr Technical Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment (WTD 61) of the German Armed Forces tested a night vision rear view camera on a helicopter in the period from 3 to 11 September 2024.
Joint research by armasuisse S+T with NATO PfP research partners on reconnaissance technologies
In the week from 19 to 23 August 2024, armasuisse S+T tested the performance limits of drone-based radar systems, together with various research partners as part of a NATO/PfP research campaign (Partnership for Peace).
Insight into the work of the Cyber Data Technologies team at the CYD Campus
The Cyber Data Technologies (CDT) team forms an integral part of the Cyber-Defence Campus of armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T).
ARCHE 2024 – research demonstrators for future disaster relief
ARCHE stands for Advanced Robotic Capabilities for Hazardous Environments. This event took place for the seventh time between 1 and 5 July 2024 in the military training village in Epeisses.
Review of the 53rd European Symposium of test pilots in Lucerne
The 53rd European Symposium of the «Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP)» took place in Lucerne from 26 to 29 June 2024.
The research programmes 3a and 3b – Cyberspace and Data Science – mark the conclusion to this year’s annual reporting
The last two annual reports from armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) for 2024 took place on Wednesday, 26 June 2024.
Swiss Team uses SCION to connect to Estonia during Cyber-Defense Exercise
During the Locked Shields 2024 cyber defense exercise in April this year, the Swiss team used the SCION network architecture to connect to the exercise infrastructure in Estonia.
Annual reporting on research programme 4 «Impact, Protection and Safety»
On 4 June 2024, the latest annual reporting event was held at armasuisse S+T: Research programme director, Dr Ronny Lorenzo, presented research programme 4 «Impact, Protection and Safety» to interested parties from the DDPS.
Successful Innovation Day of the Cyber-Defence Campus
The CYD Campus of armasuisse S+T organized an Innovation Day for stakeholders from the Confederation and cantons on 15 May 2024.
DDPS innovation environments are online!
The DDPS innovation environments website is now online. You will find a lot of information about the DDPS innovation environments.
The new Inside S+T on the topic of research
The new Inside S+T from armasuisse Science and Technology is online. This issue is dedicated to the main topic of «Research».
Presentation of the latest findings from the research programmes «Unmanned systems/robotics» and «Outer space»
After the successful kick-off of the annual research reporting in April, two further research programmes from armasuisse S+T had the chance to present their latest findings to internal DDPS employees on Wednesday, 29 April 2024.
Cyber-Defence Campus: Successful crisis simulation strengthens cybersecurity capabilities in Switzerland
In response to the increasing complexity of cyber security at the national level, the CYD Campus, armasuisse S+T, was commissioned with the pilot project «Cyber Training @ Cyber-Defence Campus».
Multi-spectral camouflage modules from the 3D printer – a successful research project between Switzerland and Germany
As part of a research cooperation, armasuisse S+T has tested the possibilities of additive technologies for application in the multi-spectral camouflage area, together with other partners.
Call for the Cyber Startup Challenge 2024
The Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus, armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T), is looking for innovative technologies. For this purpose, it is launching a Cyber Startup Challenge for the fourth time.
Students of the United States Naval Test Pilot School in Switzerland
In order to become a test pilot or a flight test engineer, a long-term, special period of training at an international test pilot school is required.
Call for participation in the «Defence Innovation Prize 2024» of the European Defence Agency (EDA)
The Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI) from the European Defence Agency (EDA) is offering access to extended exchange with international and European partners as well as to the HEDI research and innovation activities.
From research at the Cyber Defence Campus to the capabilities of the Federal Administration's cyber defence.
Exeon Analytics' software aims to significantly reduce the amount of time cyber attackers can operate undetected in networks.
«First and foremost, the security of Switzerland benefits from the research results of armasuisse S+T»
In the interview below, Dr Thomas Rothacher, Head of the competence sector armasuisse Science and Technology and Dr Urs Böniger, Head of the competence sector Research and Innovation, provide answers to these and other questions.
Insights into security-relevant smartphone innovations at the Cyber Defence Campus
As part of its innovation activities, the Cyber Defence (CYD) Campus, armasuisse Science and Technology, is investigating the potential of various smartphone security technologies.
Research programmes «Reconnaissance and surveillance» and «Communications»
On Thursday, 11 April 2024, the annual reporting event of the two research programmes of armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) took place.
CYD Campus Annual Report 2023
The Cyber Defence (CYD) Campus, armasuisse Science and Technology, is publishing its annual report for the third time. The report offers the public insights into its activities in 2023.
Drones and robots in the armed forces: Weapons of the 21st century?
armasuisse S+T has published a new book. The book provides a grounded overview of drones and robots in the context of the armed forces.
Review of the presentation of the Armed Forces Dispatch 2024
The presentation for the Armed Forces Dispatch 2024 took place at the military training area in Thun.
«Of course you never have enough resources»
In an interview with the Tages-Anzeiger, Chief of Armaments Urs Loher comments on military security gaps and the need to invest more in defence.
First Successful Quantum Computing Experiments at the Cyber-Defence Campus
The Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus of armasuisse Science and Technology is currently conducting tests on quantum computing. The aim of this project is to implement the so-called Shor algorithm with open source code.
Remote-controlled excavator in action: An example of successful collaboration
The supporting walls of the tank target line had to be restored on the Wichlen shooting range.
Machine learning enables early-warning signals to be recognised in the event of social instability
The Cyber-Defence Campus of armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) has developed new techniques of machine learning in cooperation with the start-up giotto.ai and ETH Lausanne.
Innovating together to ensure security: HEDI and DIANA
Innovations have long been a part of defence and accordingly are being increasingly promoted.
Cyber trend monitoring gains importance at armasuisse
Digital technologies offer strong potential for Switzerland, but it is crucial to understand which opportunities and risks, as well as which dependencies, arise when using them.
Artificial intelligence in play mode: How AI masters the card game «Cyber Shield»
«Cyber Shield» is the new serious game of the Swiss Armed Forces for raising awareness and building basic understanding in the areas of cyber as well as electromagnetic security and defence.
Defence against minidrones in Bure and Payerne: demonstrating the limits of drone defence technology
In November 2023, principle experiments for defence against minidrones were carried out over four weeks in Bure and Payerne.
The project «RadCom» – Sensory Analysis and Communications embark on a collaboration
At the beginning of November 2023, a principle experiment took place at armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) to combine communications and radar functionality in the same device and with the same emissions.
Automatic readout procedure of weapon serial numbers: Finding a solution together with the innovation space sandbox
Within the innovation space sandbox for the Armed Forces Logistics Centre Thun (ALC-T) of the Armed Forces Logistics Organisation (AFLO) solutions were sought for scanning weapon serial numbers in cooperation with armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T).
Enterprise Development through Connected
The top event CONNECTED of the Swiss Armed Forces took place in Kloten-Zurich from 16 to 20 August 2023. armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) also took part with a large exhibition area.
Video podcast SDRC «The multilayered challenge of drone defence»
Joe Boucher, scientific project manager at the SDRC, summarises the most important aspects from the video podcast episodes in his conclusion.
From Switzerland to Sweden: Firing tests with the Mortar 16 system
At extensive external ballistic trials in Sweden, armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) was able to determine important test results.
Cyber threats of generative artificial intelligence
There has been an increased focus of public interest on generative artificial intelligence (AI) since the start of this year.
«Humanity will have to reconsider its role in the system»
In a video interview, Dr. Hansruedi Bircher reviews his time at armasuisse S+T and comments on current research developments.
Meet the finalists of the Cyber Start-up Challenge 2023
The three start-ups Luchs Security, AppCensus and Ostorlab impressed the jury of the Cyber Start-up Challenge 2023 in this year’s selection procedure.
Cyber-Defence Campus Hackathon on Forensics in Energy Systems
The Cyber-Defence Campus, armasuisse Science and Technology, organised a hackathon on the topic of attack detection in energy systems from 11 – 14 September 2023 together with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU).
CYD Campus examines the cyber security research landscape in Switzerland
Research in the area of cyber security is an important pillar in protection against cyber threats.
New radar methods for drone detection tested on a NATO research campaign
armasuisse Science and Technology was able to obtain valuable test data with its sensor network «miniCODIR» as part of the NATO exercise TIE’23.
Germany and Switzerland strengthen their cooperative partnership with the project «Cognitive Radar»
The German and Swiss procurement agencies signed an agreement to take part in a project focusing on cognitive radars.
New Cyber-Defence Campus Website
The Cyber-Defence Campus of armasuisse Science and Technology is delighted to present its new website.
Call for the Cyber Startup Challenge 2023
The Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus, armasuisse Science and Technology, is looking for innovative technologies.
EU AI Law Under Stress Test
The European Union is working on a new law for regulating artificial intelligence (AI).
ARCHE 2023 - Robotics for the disaster relief of the future
The "Advanced Robotic Capabilities for Hazardous Environments" event, ARCHE for short, took place at Avully from 10 to 14 July 2023, the first time it has been held in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
Xplain data leak
At the end of May 2023, it emerged that Xplain, a Swiss provider of government software, was the victim of a ransomware attack.
Annual reporting on the research programme Impact, Protection and Safety
On Wednesday, 5 July 2023, the annual report on the research programme «Impact, Protection and Safety » from armasuisse Science and Technology was held in Thun.
New website «Military brands» shows armasuisse’s implementation of the military brand strategy
The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse is responsible for the protection, defence and licensing of the military brands, in particular «Swiss Army», «Swiss Military» and «Swiss Air Force».
Exploring outer space
Outer space is being used more and more by both civilian and military stakeholders. This includes armasuisse Science and Technology.
Annual reporting on research programmes «Unmanned Mobile Systems / Robotics» and «Space»
The annual reporting for the two research programmes «Unmanned Mobile Systems / Robotics» and «Space» from armasuisse Science and Technology took place on Tuesday, 6 June 2023 in Thun.
armasuisse 2022 Sustainability Report
In addition to the environmental key figures, the armasuisse 2022 Sustainability Report also contains various interesting background reports.
Connectivity and interoperability between the command and control domain and the simulation environment
Troops need full and consistent information on the latest situation to plan activities for military deployments and operations.
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