Four mechanised battalions, along with a logistics battalion and a mountain infantry troop, will undertake the training between November 22-29. Other formations that will participate in the exercise include an electronic warfare group and a Special Forces Command detachment.
The army wants to evaluate its capacity to defend the country and its inhabitants in case of armed conflict, including on the ground, in what will be the institution’s biggest military exercise since 1989. It will provide the military brass with lessons on the current status of land forces and how they should develop in the future.
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The Swiss army: your questions answered
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A top Swiss army spokesman answers readers’ questions on the role of the forces.
The army on Friday appealed to the public for its understanding in case of noise and traffic disruptions across five cantons where the exercise will take place – Bern, Solothurn, Aargau, Lucerne and Zurich – and set up a hotline (0800 0800 85) where residents can register their concerns.
Switzerland commits CHF50 million to combat rural poverty worldwide
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The Federal Council approved a contribution of CHF49.5 million ($54.1 million) for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Arrests made in raid against Turkish criminal organisation
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A cross-border raid against a Turkish criminal organisation was conducted, including property searches in cantons Aargau and Zurich.
Up to 4,000 Swiss army soldiers to protect Ukraine peace conference
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The Federal Council has authorised deployment of army personnel for the Ukraine peace conference on the Bürgenstock in June.
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The business association, Swissmem, reports that there are increasing signs that the bottom of the downturn will be reached this year.
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Government wants to boost ties with NATO
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Switzerland must strengthen its military cooperation with NATO in view of the war in Ukraine, while respecting its neutrality, says the government.
Swiss defence minister repeats calls for stronger army
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The Swiss armed forces need to be boosted and better prepared, argues Defence Minister Viola Amherd. Nato membership however is “not an option”.
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What can Switzerland learn from Norway, the country that inspired the gender-neutral conscription model currently under review?
Government approves master plan for army cyber defence
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Switzerland’s armed forces plan to invest up to CHF2.4 billion ($2.6 billion) over the next few years to boost the country’s cyber defence.
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