Music hits 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Listen Live

Search

Switzerland will dismantle US weapons

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 06:30

Switzerland will soon be destroying U.S. military munitions.

A new deal between armasuisse, the company RUAG and the U.S. Army allows surplus ammunition to be dismantled at the Altdorf site in canton Uri. 

Switzerland now uses far less ammunition, thanks to fewer soldiers, simulators, and environmental rules - but large stockpiles still need clearing. To keep the facility viable, RUAG is opening up to foreign clients. 

The U.S. Army chose Switzerland over Italy for shorter transport routes and lower risks. 

Authorities stress the deal fully respects Swiss neutrality.

Share

More from Bitesize News

  • Former Swiss resident loses nationality

    A former Yverdon-les-Bains resident convicted of plotting attacks in France has been stripped of his Swiss nationality, in a decision confirmed by the Federal Administrative Tribunal

  • Swiss neutrality debate continues

    Ahead of the 27 September vote on the "Safeguard Swiss Neutrality" initiative, Geneva Council of State member Nathalie Fontanet has restated the cantonal executive's rejection of the text

  • More drought fears

    Switzerland's forests are being reshaped by drought faster than researchers expected

  • Switzerland behind in labour laws

    Switzerland is falling behind the European Union in tackling forced labour, La Liberté argues in a new analysis.

  • English language remains on SBB

    Switzerland's Federal Council has thrown out a parliamentary bid to curb English-language announcements on SBB trains and at railway stations

  • Saleve cable car not running

    The Salève cable car has been shut down indefinitely after around fifteen caravans set up camp on the parking lot at the base station on Sunday

Follow WRS

Download our app

  • Available on the App Store
  • Available on Google Play