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Switzerland Invests $690M in Advanced Air Defense Systems

7/23/2025

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Switzerland is bolstering its defense by securing five IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Germany for CHF 550 million ($690 million). This strategic move, part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, aims to fill crucial gaps in the Swiss Armed Forces' capabilities against evolving aerial threats, with systems set to arrive between 2028 and 2031.

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Switzerland is bolstering its defense by securing five IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Germany for CHF 550 million ($690 million). This strategic move, part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, aims to fill crucial gaps in the Swiss Armed Forces' capabilities against evolving aerial threats, with systems set to arrive between 2028 and 2031.