Switzerland to Create Drone Battalion by 2028 as Army Shifts to Hybrid Threat Defense

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 19

By 2028, Switzerland plans to establish a drone battalion under new defense guidelines approved by the Federal Council on Friday.
The move is part of a broader army refocus on countering hybrid threats and long-range attacks rather than narrower traditional missions.
The guidelines also prioritize protecting critical infrastructure, expanding intelligence gathering and strengthening electronic warfare capabilities.
That package signals a wider overhaul of Swiss defense planning around newer forms of conflict and domestic resilience.

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