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27/08/2026 – 22:25 GMT+2

Switzerland announced its intention to build a military drone battalion on Thursday, amid a rearmament trend across Europe.

“From 2028, the army will deploy its own drone battalion for reconnaissance, operations and defence,” the defence ministry said in a statement.

The battalion will be backed up by a specialised recruitment and training programme.

The ministry outlined plans for a civilian-military centre for drones and robotics, consisting of a tech hub and a military command.

“New solutions are to be jointly developed, tested and quickly made usable for military use,” it said.

The defence ministry said…

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