Martin Pfister
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- 5d ago
Ruag files criminal complaints and seeks 51 million euros from ten people over tank deals
The state-owned arms maker published an investigation into tank-parts deals that found serious breaches of duty. Defence Minister Martin Pfister has set up a working group to assess the findings and the federal government's oversight role.
- Oct 28
Swiss government narrows second air-defence system to Israeli Barak MX and French SAMP/T NG
The Federal Council said on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, that it has not yet chosen between two candidates. The final decision is politically sensitive, and the Patriot purchase from the United States stays in place.
- Sep 21
Swiss Council of States approves 24 billion franc military fund with reduced tax hike
The Council of States voted 25 to 17 to establish a 24 billion Swiss franc armament fund, doubling the borrowing limit to 12 billion francs and lowering the proposed value-added tax increase to 0.2 percentage points.
- Sep 21
Swiss defence minister faces parliament over F-35 costs and 104 million franc legal fees
Defence Minister Martin Pfister faces scrutiny in Bern over broken fixed-price promises for F-35 fighter jets and 2.7 million francs paid to outside counsel Homburger.
- Jul 26
Swiss army studies reactivating disused bunkers for secure storage
Switzerland is evaluating a plan to repurpose its disused underground military bunkers as secure storage sites for ammunition, medicines and electronic equipment, with a tender already issued for a feasibility study.
- Jun 22
Swiss government backs 2038 Winter Olympics bid with 200 million franc pledge, Parliament to decide
The Swiss Federal Council announced support for the country's 2038 Winter Olympic and Paralympic bid on Monday, pledging up to CHF 200 million in federal funding and sending the proposal to Parliament for approval.
