Scout 25 – modern battlefield reconnaissance and countermeasures

The event is called “Scout 25” and includes lectures, an exhibition area and demonstrations of technology. Scout 25 will take place on 18 June 2025 at the Thun military training area. The main aims are to demonstrate and allow people to experience the technological possibilities emerging from industry and academia in terms of battlefield reconnaissance and countermeasures that will benefit the Vision 2030+ programme of the Swiss Armed Forces.

Fact sheet Scout 25

• Date: 18 June 2025
• Location: Thun military training area
• Content/areas covered: keynote speeches, exhibition with over 60 stands and demonstrations of technology, covering topics such as:
  - AI-supported interceptor drone
  - Imaging radar on drone
  - Electronic warfare
  - New reconnaissance sensors
  - Networked systems
  - Modern decoy
  - Modern communication methods
• Guests: Swiss Armed Forces, Federal Administration, cantonal police forces, selected international partners

Registration

To the registration platform!

Registration to participate in Scout 25 is open until 30 May 2025.

Further information

Participation in Scout 25 is reserved for employees of the federal administration – and thus also the DDPS – the cantonal security authorities and individual invited guests from the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Participation is only possible with a confirmed registration. The registration must be made with an official professional or federal e-mail address.

We look forward to seeing you on 18 June 2025 at the armed forces training area in Thun!

If you have any questions or suggestions. Just email us at scout25@ar.admin.ch.

Information for media representatives

A media event is planned. If you have any questions, please contact info@ar.admin.ch.