The army is ramping up its drone capabilities, saying modern warfare has changed dramatically.
Recruits will soon be trained to pilot reconnaissance drones, while the military also tests explosive “kamikaze” drones already used in Ukraine.
Parliament is being asked for 70 million francs to expand drone and anti-drone systems, with Switzerland’s first operational anti-drone defense set for deployment at next month’s G7 summit in Evian.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
