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.
Horizon Europe is partially open again to researchers in Switzerland
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With renewed negotiations with the EU Commission, and thanks to CHF600 million in federal funds, Swiss researchers can again apply for some grants.
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Swiss political parties want to ban Hamas and classify it as a terrorist organisation in Switzerland, which would prevent financing and propaganda activity.
Swiss public prosecutor calls for Tariq Ramadan to be jailed for rape
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A three-year prison sentence for Tariq Ramadan is being demanded for the rape of a woman in a hotel room in Geneva in October 2008.
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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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