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Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse

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armasuisse Insights	Every month, we provide you with information on an exciting topic related to armasuisse.
Armament Policy	Information on industrial participation with the issues of armament policy and participation of the Swiss industry.

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Sale and Liquidation	The reduction and modernisation of the armed forces leads to superfluous defence and general military equipment. For armasuisse the sale of obsolete equipment has first priority.

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  News
  
  Current information and communications from armasuisse.
  
  Information for the media
  
  Information for the media
  
  Events
  
  Under this heading various armasuisse events are listed.
Procurement
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  Procurement
  
  armasuisse is responsible for procurement in favour of the Swiss Armed Forces, the Confederation and further clients.
  
  Armament Policy of the Federal Council
  
  Information on industrial participation with the issues of armament policy and participation of the Swiss industry.
  
  Sale and liquidation of defence equipment
  
  The reduction and modernisation of the armed forces leads to superfluous defence and general military equipment. For armasuisse the sale of obsolete equipment has first priority.
  
  Open Invitations to Tender
  
  This page offers you an overview of the Defence Procurement Agency's current open invitations to tender.
  
  Armament Program
  
  Overview and purpose of armament programs.
  
  How to Become a Supplier
  
  The procurements of the armasuisse are carried out according to the regulations of the Federal Law on Government Procurement (BoeB) and the Decree on Government Procurement (VoeB).
  
  Purchasing + Cooperations
  
  Services of armasuisse in the departments of equipment and clothing.
Science and Technology S+T
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  armasuisse Science and Technology S+T
  
  S + T is the technology center of the VBS. The tasks include Technology Management at and independent expertises and tests.
  
  Contacts and Locations from Science and Technology S+T
  
  Contacts and Locations from Science and Technology S+T
  
  «Technological responsibility for the security of Switzerland»
  
  S+T is the technology centre of the VBS.
  
  Sensor Technology
  
  In the areas of management, reconnaissance and surveillance, the army needs up-to-date situational pictures to be able to make important decisions quickly in the case of defence.
  
  Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre SDRC
  
  The Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre (SDRC) is part of the DDPS and serves to work on topics related to robotics for security tasks.
  
  Communication and Electromagnetic Protection Systems
  
  The secure transmission of information between sensor systems, decision-makers and emergency services constitutes a challenge particularly in mobile engagements.
  
  Unique Test Infrastructure
  
  Our measuring and testing facilities are available to national and international customers for system and component testing.
  
  News and Events
  
  Impart knowledge - promoting competence networks
  
  Test Center
  
  Tests and technical clarifications are carried out using state-of-the-art testing and measurement technology.
  
  Cyber-Defence Campus
  
  The Cyber Defence Campus is the link between the DDPS, industry, academic institutions and hacker communities when it comes to all things related to cyber security.
  
  Modelling and Simulation
  
  We support government and military decision makers by providing models and simulations to facilitate the decision-making process by rendering situations more transparent and assessable.
  
  Research Management
  
  Developing technology is driving how modern armies are organised and successfully engaged.
  
  Explosives and Ammunition Surveillance
  
  This technical department embodies Switzerland‘s unique expertise relating to military explosive substances, such as explosives, gunpowder and signal flares and ammunition monitoring.
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  Magazine armafolio
  
  house magazine “armafolio” armasuisse brings out its magazine “armafolio” twice a year.
  
  armasuisse Insights
  
  Every month, we provide you with information on an exciting topic related to armasuisse.
  
  Procurement programm
  
  From project planning and evaluation to procurement, introduction, utilisation and decommissioning of military equipment and Systems.
  
  Brochure armasuisse
  
  As one of four federal procurement entities, armasuisse works for the Swiss Armed Forces and for various other units of the federal administration.
About us current page
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  Organization
  
  armasuisse is the Competence Center for Procurement, Technology and Real Estate within the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS).
  
  Partner
  
  Links von Partner-Organisationen aus verschiedenen Bereichen.
  
  Careers with armasuisse
  
  armasuisse offers exciting work every day. Jobs and Careers at armasuisse presents interesting and important career profiles at armasuisse. armasuisse careers are described.
  
  Information security
  
  Information security has always been a top priority at armasuisse. armasuisse shall be obliged to observe the associated regulations for all armasuisse competence sectors and sites.
  
  E-Bill
  
  The E-Bill replaces the paper bill and meets the statutory requirements concerning minimum content and filing.

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Locations armasuisse

Head Office armasuisse - Guisanplatz 1, Bern

Directions to Guisanplatz
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Directions to Guisanplatz

By tram

From Bern station by tram no. 9 in the direction of Wankdorf station. Get off at stop Parkstrasse or Guisanplatz Expo.

By bus

Bus no. 36 from the direction of Zollikofen/Münchenbuchsee to Wankdorf station and then walk 10 minutes to Guisanplatz.
Bus no. 40 from the direction of Ittigen/Kappelisacker to the stop Guisanplatz Expo.

You can find more information on the timetables at:www.bernmobil.ch

By train

The train station Bern Wankdorf is close by. The station is the stop for the trains: S1 Thun - Freiburg, S2 Langnau i.E. - Laupen, S3 Biel - Belp, S31 Belp - Münchenbuchsee, S4 Langnau i.E. - Thun and S44 Thun - Sumiswald/Solothurn

You can find more information on the timetables at: www.sbb.ch

By car/motorcycle

Via the A1/A6 to exit Bern Wankdorf, via Papiermühlenstrasse to Rodtmattstrasse

Plan Anreise mit ÖV zum Guisanplatz 1
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Access and exit for Administration Centre at Guisanplatz 1
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Site plan

Administrative centre at Guisanplatz 1

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Site plan - Administrative centre at Guisanplatz 1
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Science and Technology - Feuerwerkerstrasse 39, Thun

Arriving by public transport

From Bern main station:
Take the train to Thun and then change to bus line 4. Get off at the «Waldeck» stop.

Arriving by car

From Berne / Zurich:

Leave the A6 in the direction of Thun-Nord, Heimberg, Seftigen, Uetendorf. Drive to Thun via Uetendorf. Drive straight ahead on the Thunstrasse until you reach the Allmendstrasse.Leave the Allmendstrasse and turn right into the Lerchenfeldstrasse, then turn right into the Feuerwerkerstrasse. You will reach Feuerwerkerstrasse 39 by turning left.

From Spiez:

Leave the A6 in the direction of Thun-Süd, Gunten. Leave the roundabout at the 2nd exit in the direction of Gunten. Turn left into the Burgerstrasse. In the roundabout turn left into the Allmendstrasse, then turn right into the Lerchenfeldstrasse. Turn right into the Feuerwerkerstrasse. You will reach Feuerwerkerstrasse 39 by turning left.