The Federal Council have asked parliament for another CHF 970 million this year for air defence
They have warned that Switzerland lacks the resources to protect itself from aerial threats. The government points to long range attacks as the most likely danger facing the country
Rising global demand has left arms manufacturers with production capacity saturated for years, forcing large down payments to secure orders. Ministers also want another CHF 100 million to strengthen security at more than 60 military sites by 2029
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Geneva border villages protest
