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Oil stocks can cover Swiss refinery standstill

Switzerland’s only refinery is out of action, “but there are stocks”

This content was published on Sep 4, 2026 Bern insists that the supply of petroleum products in Switzerland remains secure.

Switzerland has been kept waiting for the air defence system

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Patriot missile deal with Germany falls through

This content was published on Sep 4, 2026 Attempts by the Swiss army to order Patriot air missile systems via Germany have broken down.

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Swiss Army combines horses and high-tech drones

This content was published on Sep 2, 2026 Horses have always been used by the Swiss Army. Now the animals are being combined with a more modern type of technology.

Swiss diplomacy

Switzerland seeks to build role in post-Assad Syria

This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 Since the fall of the Assad regime in late 2024, many states have been striving to rebuild their relations with Syria. What is Switzerland doing?

An additional 970 million for air defence

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Swiss army wants extra CHF970 million for air defence

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Swiss armed forces needs an additional CHF970 million to invest in boosting air defences.

The first ‘Swiss’ F-35As are taking shape

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First Swiss F-35 fighter jets on production line

This content was published on Aug 14, 2026 First fuselage section and wing of a fleet of 30 Swiss F-35 fighter jets has been assembled in Italy.

The drone challenge: "It’s easier to attack than to defend"

War & peace

“Easier to attack than defend” against drones: Swiss expert

This content was published on Aug 12, 2026 Swiss expert explains how to protect infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated aerial threats.

Switzerland's F-35 procurement has been dogged by problems

Global trade

Pentagon ‘blocked’ critical F-35 fighter jet report

This content was published on Aug 7, 2026 Critical report on production of F-35 fighter jets banned by Pentagon from publication in US.

International Geneva

How do the Geneva conventions work in a cyber war?

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 The Red Cross is working on a digital emblem to protect its data from cyber attacks.

A Kashmiri worker paints the red and white medical emblem in the shape of a cross on the roof of the SMHS hospital as tensions escalate between India and Pakistan in Srinagar, in Indian-administered Kashmir, on Wednesday 27 February 2019. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

International Geneva

The Red Cross plans to extend its protection to cyberspace

This content was published on Jul 27, 2026 The ICRC has unveiled a prototype of its new digital emblem designed to protect humanitarian and health organisations against cyberattacks.

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