List of equipment of the Swiss Army

This is a list of equipments, vehicles and aircraft used by the Swiss Army.

Infantry equipment

See also: Service rifle § Switzerland

Infantry weapons

Small arms

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Knives
Soldatenmesser 08		Switzerland	Swiss Army knife	–	Mass production started in December 2008, and first issued in 2009.
Bajonett Mod. 1990		Switzerland	Bayonet	–	Wenger knife.
Sidearms
SIG P 220 Pistol 75		Switzerland	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	It replaced the Sig P210. It has been replaced in some specialised functions by the Pistol 03, and by the troops with the Pistol 12/15, but some are still in use today.
SIG Pro SPC 2009 Pistol 03		Switzerland	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	Partial successor to the Pistol 75 in some special functions, this weapon was not attributed to the troop but to the units, such as the special forces (Swiss Grenadiers, ARD 10, FSK-17) and the military police.
Glock 17 - Gen 4 Pistol 12/15 Standard		Austria	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	Successor to the Pistol 03 in special functions, and successor to the Pistol 75 as the standard issued pistol in the Swiss Army. This weapon is issued to career officers, non-commissioned officers, special forces (Swiss Grenadiers, ARD 10, FSK-17) as a secondary weapon.
Glock 26 Pistol 12 Kurz		Austria	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	Glock 26 gen 4, partial successor to the Pistol 03 and the Pistol 75 as the short variant of the pistol in the Swiss Army. It is the primary weapon for the military police and mechanics in the army.
Submachine guns
Heckler & Koch MP5 Maschinenpistole		West Germany Germany Switzerland	Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum	Several variants used over times to answer specific needs. HK 5 A5, latest variant, in use with the military police and the special forces, with modular features (sound suppressor, red dot, Picatinny rail Brügger & Thomet AG variant produced under licence MP5SD, exclusively for the special forces with a fixed silencer
B&T MP9-N Maschinenpistole 14 (Mp 14)		Switzerland	Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum	Used as personal defence weapon for units unlikely to see combat, such as cooks and headquarters staff.
Assault rifles and carabines
SIG550 Sturmgewehr 90 (Stgw 90)		Switzerland	Assault rifle	GP90 (5.56×45mm Swiss)	Standard issue assault rifle in service in the Swiss Army, successor to the Stgw 57, it was introduced from 1988. A total of 600,000 rifles have been produced for the Swiss Army.
SIG552 Sturmgewehr 04 (Stgw 04)		Switzerland	Carbine	GP90 (5.56×45mm Swiss)	Shortened version of the Sig 550, in use with the Swiss Grenadiers, ARD 10, FSK-17 .It partially replaced the MP5.
SIG553 Sturmgewehr 07 (Stgw 07)		Switzerland	Carbine	GP90 (5.56×45mm Swiss)	Shortened version of the Sig 550, in use with the Swiss Grenadiers, ARD 10, FSK-17 and the Military Police, it partially replaced the SIG552 and the MP5.
LMT MARS-L Sturmgewehr 25 / Sturmgewehr 25 Kurz (Stgw 25 / Stgw 25K)		United States	Assault rifle / Carbine	GP90 (5.56×45mm Swiss)	Used with the AAD 10 (special forces) and the MP Spez Det (military police special detachment). Selected in 2025 in a collaboration between LMT and SWISSLOXX. Specifications: Barrel length: Stgw 25: 16 inches Stgw 25K: 12 inches Accessories: Red dot: Aimpoint Micro T-2 (on B&T montage skeleton QD 59mm Magnifier: Aimpoint 3X-PMag-1 B&T Unigrip QD Kurz CT B&T weapon mounted light
Machine guns
FN Minimi Leichtes Maschinengewehr 05 (Lmg 05)		Belgium	LMG	GP90 (5.56×45mm Swiss)	Equipped with Eotech HWS holographic sight. Orders: 1472 in 2020 400 in 2021
W+F MG 51/71 Maschinengewehr 51 (Mg 51/71)		Switzerland	GPMG	GP 11 (7.5×55mm Swiss)	Manufactured by the Waffenfabrik Bern, it is a derivative of the MG 42. It is used as: Secondary weapon on the Panzer 87 tank Primary weapon on the Mowag Eagle 1 / 2 (Aufklfz 93 and 97), installed on the MBK2 observation turret.
W+F MG 51/00 Maschinengewehr 51 (Mg 51/00)		Switzerland	GPMG	GP 11 (7.5×55mm Swiss)	Manufactured by the Waffenfabrik Bern, it is a derivative of the MG 42. It is used as: Secondary weapon on the CV90
M2 Browning Maschinengewehr 63/93 (Mg 63/93)		Belgium United States	HMG	12.7×99mm NATO	Equipped on the MOWAG Piranha II in the Swiss Army, mounted on KUKA Type 616-A1CH turrets.
M2 Browning Maschinengewehr 07 (Mg 07)		Belgium United States	HMG	12.7×99mm NATO	Used with Kongsberg Protector RS4 RCWS on the following vehicles: Mowag Piranha I "Kdo Pz" Mowag Piranha III, several variants Mowag Piranha IV, "PiPz 21" Mowag Piranha IV, "Mörser 16" Mowag Duro IIIP "GMTF" Mowag Duro IIIP "A/B/C" Mowag Eagle V "EOR" Mowag Eagle V 6×6 "TASYS" Also mounted on a manual turret on the LIV (SO) Serval of the ARD 10.
Designated marksman rifles and sniper rifles
SIG 550 Sturmgewehr 90 (Zf Stgw 90)		Switzerland	DMR	GP90 (5.56×45mm Swiss)	Designated marksman rifle in infantry troops, with an expected range of 600 m (660 yd). It is the standard Stgw90, equipped with a Kern 4x24 Zielfernrohr scope.
SIG751 SAPR / SIG 751 SAPR Zielfernrohr Sturmgewehr 12 (Zf Stgw 12)	–	Switzerland	DMR	7.62×51mm NATO	Used with the AAD 10 (special forces) and the MP Spez Det (military police special detachment). Specifications: Scopes: Schmidt & Bender 5-20×50 PM II Leupold Mark 8 CQBSS 1.1-8x24. 14-inch barrel with a RC2 762 suppressor attached through a Surefire SOCOM muzzle deviceA successor / complementary weapon entered service with the LMT MWS.
LMT MWS MARS-H Zielfernrohr Sturmgewehr 20 (Zf Stgw 20)		United States	DMR	6.5×48mm Creedmore / 7.62×51mm NATO	Used with the AAD 10 (special forces) and the MP Spez Det (military police special detachment). Specifications: ERATAC mount with: Scope: Schmidt & Bender 5-20×50 PM II Ultra Short Aimpoint T1 red dot Laser fire control system: Wilcox RAPTAR 16-inch stainless steel 5R barrel with a SureFire WARCOMP-762 muzzle device Long MLC M-LOK upper receiver
Sako TRG-42 Scharfschützengewehr 04 (SSGw 04)		Finland	Bolt action sniper rifle	8.6×70mm Gw Pat 04, Gw Pat 05 HK, Gw Pat 06 TC	196 ordered in 2004, all delivered by end 2005 It is being replaced by the Scharfschützengewehr 18. Specifications: Scope: Schmidt & Bender 3-12 scope (3-12×50 PMII) Night vision device: Simrad Optronics RLV 05
Sako TRG-42 A1 Scharfschützengewehr 18 (SSGw 18)		Finland	Bolt action sniper rifle	8.6×70mm Gw Pat 04, Gw Pat 05 HK, Gw Pat 06 TC	Successor to the SSGw 04, being replaced from 2021 to 2023 and mentioned in the Armament Programme 2021. Specifications: Scope: Schmidt & Bender 5-20×50 PMII Ultra Short Night vision device: unknown variant Chassis: APO Saber Alloy SKO-42A1 MOD-1 Laser fire control system: Wilcox RAPTAR Surefire SOCOM338-Ti suppressor
PGM Hécate II Präzisions Schützengewehr 04 (PSg 04)		France	Bolt action anti-material rifle	12.7×99mm NATO	20 ordered, and used by the special forces (ARD 10 and the Mountain Grenadiers). It is equipped with the scope LTE J10 F1 8-10x from Scrome. The ammunition used is the Panzer Spreng-Patrone 92.
Miscellaneous firearms
Remington Model 870 Mehrzweckgewehr		United States	Pump action shotgun	12 gauge	Used by the infantry as a breaching tool, and also the military police, grenadiers, aviation field surveillance troops.
Heckler & Koch P2A1 Raketenpistole 78HK		Switzerland Germany	Signal pistol	26.5mm	Licensed production by the Waffenfabrik Bern.

Explosive weapons

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Grenades
RUAG HG 85		Switzerland	Defensive hand grenade / Offensive hand grenade	–	Successor of the HG 43 Purchased with the Armament Programme 1985, acquisition of 1.5 million grenades, and some others for training. Replacement of 1 million detonators with the Armament Programme 2015, budget of CHF 38.9 million. Training and explosive variants used by the army.
SIG GL 5040 Gewehraufsatz 97		Switzerland	Under barrel grenade launcher	40×46mm LV	Ordered with the Armament Programme 1997, budget CHF 51 million. 4,0000 launchers ordered and the munitions, delivered by 1999. Used by the grenadiers and fusiliers.
B&T GL06 Mehrzweckwerfer 10		Switzerland	Grenade launcher	40×46mm LV	Used by the military police since 2015.
Man-portable anti-tank systems
M72 LAW Mk 2		Norway United States	RPG	72 mm	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2016, budget CHF 2 million. Selected for short-range light armour engagement, to be used by infantry forces. 500 received in 2018
Panzerfaust 3		Germany	RPG	110 mm
RGW 90 HH		Germany Israel Singapore	Recoilless gun	90 mm	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2016, budget CHF 89 million. Selected to be used against structures, and vehicle lighter than IFV at rather short range. 8,000 delivered in 2018
NLAW		United Kingdom Sweden Switzerland	ATGM (short range)	115 mm (missile body) 150 mm (warhead)	4,000 ordered with the Armament Programme 2016, budget CHF 140 million. Selected as the future anti-tank missile. Deliveries: 2023: 964 (produced in the UK and in Sweden)
BGM-71 TOW-2		United States	ATGM	152 mm	400 launchers, 12,000 missiles ordered in 1986 (US$209 million). Only used with the tank hunter Piranha 2 6x6, to be retired in the following years.
Land mines
Richtladung 96 light		Switzerland	Directional light mine	–	Can be used against un-protected vehicles up to 50 m (55 yd). Modified after ratification of Ottawa treaty in 2000 to prevent the indiscriminatory effect.
Richtladung 96 heavy		Switzerland	Directional heavy mine	–	Can be used against un-protected vehicles up to 150 m (160 yd) (2 splinters per 1 m2 (11 sq ft) at this distance). Modified after ratification of Ottawa treaty in 2000 to prevent the indiscriminatory effect.
HPD-2 mine Panzerabwehrmine 88 (Pzaw Mi 88)		France	Anti-tank mine	–	According to the Swiss government, it complies with the Ottawa treaty as it discriminates weights typical of military vehicle classes.

Personal equipment

Model	Image	Origin	Type	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Sidearms
Schuberth Gefechtshelm M92 Schutzhelm 04		Germany	Combat helmet	2006	105,000	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2004, CHF35 million budget, to enter service in 2006.
Ops-Core FAST Helmet		United States	Combat helmet	–	–	Used by the Army Reconnaissance Detachment 10.
Schuberth Gefechtshelm M100	–	Germany	Combat helmet	2024	–	In use with the EOD units (KAMIR).
Bulletproof vests
Modular ballistic protection Ballistischer Körperschutz 18		Belgium Switzerland	Bulletproof vest	2022	100,000	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2018, budget CHF 199.2 million. Supplied by Seyntex N.V. and SSZ Equipment SA.
NBC protection
Paul Boyé Technologies ABC Einsatzanzüge 21		France	NBC protection suit level 4	2023	160,000	Purchased with the Armament Programme 2021, budget CHF 120 million. The equipment includes the suit. a mask, gloves and overboots. 30'000 protection suits and 3,300 training suits delivered as of 2023.
Paul Boyé Technologies ABC Ausbildungsanzüge			NBC training suit	2023	57,000
Clothing
Combat Clothing 2006 Kampfbekleidung 90/06		Switzerland	Combat uniform	2006	–	Using the TAZ 90 camouflage.
Modulat combat clothing system 18 MBAS Programm, Kampfbekleidung 18		Switzerland Belgium Italy	Combat uniform	2022	100,000	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2018, budget CHF 377 million. This programme includes the combat clothing, the modular bags, the hydration systems, and a ballistic protection (199.2 million). Using the TAZ 16 camouflage (mostly Swiss suppliers). The MBAS clothing includes: Camouflage suit Summer: light jacket, shirt, trousers and combinaison Winter: jacket with hood, shirt, trousers with kneepads Climate barrier (insulating jacket) Cold weather (jacket, trousers) Underwear layer (short + t-shirt)
Shoes
AKU Tactical ® Kampfstiefel Schwer 19 (KS 19)	–	Italy	Combat boots	2021	75,000	New standard combat shoes, ordered with the Armament Programme 2019. Replacement of the old combat shoes (KS90).
AKU Tactical ® Kampfstiefel Schwer 14 GTX® (KS 14)		Italy	Combat boots	2016	–	Purchased for professional soldiers.
Meindl Kampfstiefel Schwer 08 AGFA (KS 08)		Germany	Combat boots	2010	–	Purchased for professional soldiers.

Indirect fire

See also: M109 in the Swiss Armed Forces

Artillery systems

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Howitzers
M-109 KAWEST WE		United States Switzerland	SPH	155 mm L/47	581	2009	133	The remaining M109 in service are all at the standard M-109 KAWEST WE.
Special munitions
SMArt 155		Germany	Guided anti-tank artillery round	155 mm	2,000	2004-05	2,000	Purchased with the Armament Programme 2001 for CHF168 million. Used with the M109 KAWEST WE, and likely to be used with the Piranha AAC - AGM. a
Electronic equipment for indirect fire support
Elbit laptop INTAFF 15	–	Israel	Artillery command equipment	–	–	–	–	Ordered to support the M109 Kawest WE.
Simulators
SAPH simulator M-109 KAWEST WE		Switzerland	SPH simulator	–	–	1999	–	Simulators based in Bière and Frauenfeld, the artillery troops bases.

Mortar systems

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
120mm mortar systems
Bofors STRIX 12 cm Minenwerfer intelligentes Geschoss 96 STRIX (12 cm Mw int G 96 STRIX)	–	Sweden	Guided anti-tank mortar round	120 mm	–	1998	–	Purchased with the Armament Programme 1996 for CHF91 million. The equipment includes the charges, the extended range charges, and the munition programming system. Initially the munitions were used with the fortress 120mm mortar system, and with the Minenwerfer 74 (towed W+F Bern 120mm mortar system). The munitions are to be adapted to the 12 cm Mörser 16 - Mowag Piranha IV (RUAG Cobra).
81mm mortar systems
Expal MX2 km 81 mm 8.1cm Mörser 19		Spain	Mortar	81 mm	300	2021	300 (by end 2023)	Purchased with the Armament Programme 19 for CHF 118 million, replacing the Minenwerfer 8,1 cm 72: CHF 57.5 million for the mortars, observation laptops, ballistic computer, radio and modifications to the simulator CHF 49.0 million for ammunition (Saab Bofors Dynamic Switzerland) CHF 11.5 for logistics, risk, and reserve on inflation.
Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland - MAPAM 81mm Wurfgranaten 94	–	Switzerland	Combat explosive mortar round	81 mm	–	–	–	Supplied by Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.
Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland - 81mm Explosiv-Übungsgranaten 91	–	Switzerland	Training mortar round	81 mm	–	–	–	Supplied by Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.
Rheinmetall EXPAL Cargo - illumination	–	Germany Spain	Illumination mortar round - white light	81 mm	–	2025	–	Ordered with Armament Programme 2019. Ammunition supplied by Rheinmetall EXPAL Munitions SA, made in Neuenburg am Rhein.
Rheinmetall EXPAL Cargo - IR illumination	–	Germany Spain	Illumination mortar round - infrared based on red phosphorus	81 mm	–	2025	–	Ordered with Armament Programme 2019. Ammunition supplied by Rheinmetall EXPAL Munitions SA, made in Neuenburg am Rhein.
Rheinmetall EXPAL Cargo - smoke	–	Germany Spain	Illumination mortar round - smoke discharge based on red phosphorus	81 mm	–	2025	–	Ordered with Armament Programme 2019. Ammunition supplied by Rheinmetall EXPAL Munitions SA, made in Neuenburg am Rhein.
Panasonic CF-20 Toughpad TARANIS SMS Scouts		Germany Japan	Observation and fire control computer (laptop)	–	520	–	520	Ordered to equip the 8.1 cm Mörser 19. Equipped with the TARANIS system for mortar fire control system (derivative of system ESG FÜWES ADLER III).
Panasonic FZ-M1 Toughpad TARANIS SMS ballistic		Germany Japan	Ballistic computer (tablet)	–	320	–	320	Ordered to support the 8.1 cm Mörser 19.
Radio SE-189 / + small radios	–	–	Radio with data transmission	–	120 / 1,120	–	120 / 1,120	Ordered to support the 8.1 cm Mörser 19. Civilian radio used as a transition solution until the service of the TASYS system.
Hirtenberger Defense ELectronic Aiming Device ELAD		Austria	Mortar electronic aiming device	–	300	–	300	Delivered between 2021 and 2023 for the Expal MX2 km 81 mm.
60mm mortar systems
6 cm Mortar 87 6 cm Werfer 87		Switzerland	Infantry mortars	60 mm	5,500	1990	–	5'500 of those mortars were initially ordered, their number today is unknown, range 250 – 1,000 meters.

Armoured vehicles

Armoured fighting vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Tanks
Leopard 2A4 Panzer 87 WE (Pz 87 WE)		West Germany Switzerland	MBT	380	1987	134	134 Panzer 87 modernised to standard Panzer 87 WE through the Armament Programme 2006, converted in 2009–2011, in active service since 2011. 45 Leopard 2 were produced in Germany, 335 were made in Switzerland. Among the 380 purchased, 134 are in service, 71 remain in the reserve, some were modified for an engineering use, and the rest was re-exported.
Infantry fighting vehicles
CV9030 CH (CV90 Mk II) Schützenpanzer 2000 (Spz 2000)		Sweden Switzerland	IFV	154	2003	186	Purchased with the Armament Programme 2000, budget CHF 990 million. Modernisation of the CV90 through the Armement Programme 2020, budget CHF 438 million. Option for 124 additional CV9030 was never confirmed.
CV9030 CH (CV90 Mk II) Kommando Schützenpanzer 2000 (Kdo Spz 2000)			Command post IFV	32
Tank hunters
Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 Panzerjäger 90 (Pzj TOW 6×6)		Switzerland Norway	Tank hunter	310	1990	106	Vehicles equipped with a NM142 turret (Norwegian design), armed with 2 BGM-71 TOW 2. Being progressively retired since 2023. 200 modified in other variants, 2 destroyed in accident, 2 sold to police Geneva.
Simulators
CV9030 CH Ausbildungsmittel Spz. 2000	–	Sweden Switzerland	Instruction equipment	7 turrets 3 chassis	–	7 turrets 3 chassis	Purchased with the Complementary Armament Programme 2002, budget CHF 37 million, used only to train the troop and the mechanics.

Armoured vehicles (APC, command and reconnaissance vehicles)

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Tracked vehicles
M113 A1 Schützpanzer 63/07 Rpe (SPz 63/07 Rpe)	–	United States Switzerland	APC	1,250	2008 (after upgrade)	40	Equipped with the SE-235 / m2+ / m1 radio system. Planned to be retired in 2031.
M113 A1 Kommando Panzer 63/07 (Kdo Pz 63/07)		United States Switzerland	Command vehicle		2008 (after upgrade)	50	Equipped with the SE-235 / m2+ / m1. Planned be replaced by Mowag Eagle V 6×6, but the orders have not yet been placed (2024 and 2026).
M113 A1 Kommando Panzer Artillerie 63/97 (Kdo Pz Art 63/97)		United States Switzerland	Artillery command post		1998 (after upgrade)	35	Equipped with the SE-235 / m2+ / m1 radio system and the GPS / INTAFF system.
M113 A1 Feuerleitpanzer 63/97 (Flt Pz 63/97)		United States Switzerland	Fire direction vehicle		1998 (after upgrade)	53	Equipped with the SE-235 / m2+ / m1 / INTAFF radio / communication / command systems.
Wheeled vehicles
Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 Kommando Panzer 6×6 gl (Kdo Pz 6×6)		Switzerland	Command vehicle	0	2008	160	Converted from Panzerjäger 90 with the Armament Programme 2006, budget CHF126 million.
Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 Sanitätspanzer		Switzerland	Armoured ambulance	0	2006	40	Converted from Panzerjäger 90 with the Armament Programme 2005, budget CHF 38 million.
Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 Panzerjäger Fahrschule	–	Switzerland	Driver training vehicle	4	–	4	Driver training vehicle.
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Radschützenpanzer 93 (Spz 93)		Switzerland	APC	515	1995	282	515 Piranha II 8×8 (CHF 721 million) in 4 variants. Armament Programmes: 1993, 205 vehicles, CHF 305 million 1996, 205 vehicles, CHF 284 million 1999, 105 vehicles, CHF 132 millionEquipment: PAL Pz 93 with RGW 90 Kdo Pz 93/99 INTAFF with command system.
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 PAL Pz 93		Switzerland	APC		1995	141
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Kommando Panzer 93/99 (Kdo Pz 93/99)		Switzerland	Command vehicle		1995	92
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Kommando Panzer 93/99 INTAFF (Kdo Pz 93/99 INTAFF)		Switzerland	Artillery command post		1995
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Schützpanzer 93 Militärpolizei (Spz Pz 93 Militärpolizei)		Switzerland	APC	8	1998	8	Military police vehicle.
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Schützpanzer 93 Fahrschule (Spz 93 Fahrschule)		Switzerland	Driver training vehicle	5	1995	5	Driver training vehicle.
Mowag Piranha IIIC 8×8 Führung Panzer (FHR Pz)		Switzerland	Command vehicle	6	2005	6	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2002. Armed with M2 Browning (Mg 63/93).
Mowag Piranha IIIC 8×8 Führung Panzer FIS/HE INTAFF (FHR Pz FIS/HE INTAFF) (FIS=Command Information System)		Switzerland	Artillery command post	6	2011	6	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2007. Artillery Command, also known as Fire Management Center.
Mowag Duro IIIP 6×6 Duro Geschütztes Mannschaft Transportfahrzeug (Duro GMTF)		Switzerland	APC	420	2010	407	420 Mowag Duro IIIP 6×6 in 3 variants, CHF 740 million, purchased in 3 batches. Armament programmes: 2008, 220 vehicle (210 GMTF, 6 ambulance, 4 GMTF SWISSINT), 396 million 2010, 70 vehicles, 122 million 2013, 130 vehicles, 222 million72 GMTF equipped with FIS HE command information system. 3 GMTF lost over accidents.
Mowag Duro IIIP 6×6 Duro GMTF SWISSINT KFOR	–	Switzerland	APC		2010	6
Mowag Duro IIIP 6×6 Duro GMTF SWISSINT KFOR Ambulance		Switzerland	Armoured ambulance		2010	4
Mowag Eagle V 6×6 Aufklärungssystem TASYS		Switzerland	Armoured reconnaissance vehicles	100	2025	> 5	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2019, budget CHF 380 million. 100 vehicles ordered, 11 for instruction, 89 for service use.with scout troops. C2 system supplied by Elbit Systems, L3 Harris WESCAM MX™ - RSTA on mast 8 m high: 1 HD color camera 1 SWIR camera 1 MWIR camera 1 illumination laser 1 distance measure laser INTAFF 15 for data transmission.
Mowag Eagle II Aufklärungsfahrzeug 97/06		Switzerland	Armoured reconnaissance vehicle	175	1997	171	Ordered with the Armament Programme 1997, budget CHF 99 million. Modernised in 2006, 4 decommissioned after accident.
Mowag Eagle III Schiesskommandanten Fahrzeug INTAFF (SKdt Fz INTAFF)		Switzerland	Artillery observer vehicle, and artillery command post	120	2003	119	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2000, budget CHF 166 million.
ACS Enok 5.4 Swissint Panzer Wagen, Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI 4×4		Germany Austria	Armoured patrol vehicle	Unknown	–	–	Purchased for peace keeping missions for Swissint. Known to be used with the Swisscoy mission.

Armoured engineering vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Recovery equipment
BPz3 Büffel Bergpanzer Büffel (BPz Büffel)		Germany Switzerland	ARV	0	2004	25	Converted from the Swiss-produced Panzer 87 with the Armament Programme 2001, budget CHF 179 million.
Bridging equipment
Leguan Brückenpanzer Leo		Germany Switzerland	AVLB	0	2020	12	Converted from the Swiss-produced Panzer 87 with the Armament Programme 2014, budget CHF 179 million (last being delivered in 2023). The order included the following equipment for the military: 12 pairs of 14 m bridges (24 bridges) 6 IVECO semi trucks 6×6 supplying reserve 14 m bridges 12 bridges of 26 m 6 IVECO semi trucks 8×8 supplying reserve 26 m bridges The order included also civilian requirements: 1 pair of 14 m bridges 1 bridge of 26 m
Sapper and engineering equipment
AEV 3 Kodiak Geniepanzer Kodiak		Germany Switzerland	AEV	0	2008	12	Converted from the Swiss-produced Panzer 87 with the Armament Programme 2006, budget CHF 139 million. The system includes several modules / configurations: 12 engineering 6 demining 4 added mine protection
M113 A1 Minenräumpanzer 63/00 (Mirm Pz 63/00)		United States Switzerland	Mine plough	–	2003	12	Ordered with Armament Programme 2000. Being replaced by the Mowag Piranha IV PI PZ 21 (Pionier Panzerfahrzeug 21).
M113 A1 Sappeur Panzer 63/05 (Sap Pz 63/05)		United States Switzerland	Sapper vehicle	–	2005	60	Equipment: SE-235 / m1. Being replaced by the Mowag Piranha IV PI PZ 21 (Pionier Panzerfahrzeug 21).
Explosive ordinance disposal
Mowag Duro IIIP EOD/KAMIBES	–	Switzerland	EOD vehicle	5	2008	5	5 DURO–3P EOD (5 delivered in 2008).
Mowag Eagle IV EOD		Switzerland	EOD vehicle	5	2015	5	Equipped with PackBot.
Telerob tEODor		Germany	EOD robot	5	–	5	Equipping the Mowag Duro IIIP EOD.
Endeavor Robotics PackBot		United States	EOD robot	5	–	5	Equipping the Mowag Eagle V EOD.
Ahlmann AS 200 PRG Pistenraümwagen 98		Germany	EOD machine	22	–	22	Used for mechanically clearing unexploded ordnance, mines, and bomblets from airfield runways. Can be converted into a specialized construction vehicle for runway repairs.
Ahlmann AS 200 PRG Pistenraümwagen 98/06 (armoured)			Armoured EOD machine	6	–	6
Armoured machines
CAT 938G		United States	Armoured wheel-loader	1	–	1	Used by the KFOR / Swisscoy for engineering missions that require protection.

Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear reconnaissance vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Piranha IIIC 8×8 ABC-Aufklärungsfahrzeug 08 (ABC Aufkl Fz 08)		Switzerland	CBRN reconnaissance vehicle	12	2015	12	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2008 + Armament Programme 2011 for a budget of CHF 70 million + CHF 25 million (for new technology). Protected by 3 additional ballistic armour modules STANAG level 4.
Duro IIIP Duro ABC Nachweis Fahrzeug (Nachweis Fz ABC Abw)		Switzerland	CBRN reconnaissance vehicle	12	2015	12	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2008, budget CHF 47 million. The order will equip 4 teams, each equipped with: 1 A for radiation detection 1 B for bacteriologic detection 1 C for chemical detection
ACS Enok 5.4 Radiometrie Wagen L22, Mercedes-Benz G280 CDI 4×4		Germany Austria	Radiology reconnaissance vehicle	4	–	4	Equips the ABC Defense Battalion 10.

Armoured communications vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Piranha IIIC 8×8 Radio Access Point Pz (RAP Pz)		Switzerland	Mobile radio transmission with wire communication system	36	2005	36	Ordered with the Armament programme 2002, with a budget of CHF120 million. 13 m high mast, with 2 R-905 directional antennas, used as the bridge between the wire based communication system IMFS and the radio system SE-235.
Piranha IIIC 8×8 Mehrzweck-Sender IFASS (Mzs Pz SE-630)		Switzerland	Multi-purpose transmitter	8	2012	8	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2007. IFASS multi-use emitter.
Piranha IIIC 8×8 KOMPAK Pz		Switzerland	Communication hub vehicle	12	2014	12	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2007. Equipment: SE-239 radio SE-441 POLYCOM radio SATCOM CrossSwitch (assembly of communication systems) Antennas on mast
Piranha IIIC 8×8 Kommunikation Panzer (KOMM Pz)		Switzerland	Communication hub vehicle	8	2010	8	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2009.

Turrets, weapon stations and weapons of armoured vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Weapons	Vehicle	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Turrets
Leopard 2A4 turret		Germany Switzerland	Manned tank turret	Rh-120 L/44 2 × MG 51/87 (7.5 mm GP11, 1 as coaxial MG and 1 on pintle mount) 16 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Panzer 87WE	380	1987	134	134 tanks to standard Panzer 87 WE with the Armament Programme 2006.
BAE Bofors E30		Sweden Switzerland	Manned turret	Mk 44 Bushmaster II (30 mm) MG 51/00 (7.5 mm GP11) 8 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	CV9030	193	2003	193	193 purchased with the Armament Programme 2000. 7 training turrets with the Complementary Armament Programme 2002.
Kværner NM142		Norway	Remote turret	BGM-71 TOW 2 8 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Panzerjäger 90	310	1990	106	Being retired since 2023.
Weapon stations
Mowag MBK 2		Switzerland	Observation cupola	MG 51/71 (7.5 mm GP11) 6 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Eagle II Aufklärungfahrzeug 93/97	331	1999	171	Also equipped with an observation system WBG 90. 171 Eagle II remain in service.
KUKA 606 A1-CH		Germany	RCWS	Maschinengewehr 63/93 (12.7 mm) 8 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 (Spz 93, PAL Pz 93, Kdo Pz 93/99, Kdo Pz 93/99 INTAFF, Pz 93 Militärpolizei)	523	1995 / 1998	523
Kongsberg M151 Protector		Norway		Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm) 8 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 Kommando Panzer 6×6 gl	160	2008	160	Modified Piranha variant to a command role.
					Mowag Duro IIIP NBRC ABC Nachweis Fahrzeug	12	2015	12	Acquired with the Armament Programme 2008.
					Piranha IIIC 8×8 NBRC ABC-Aufklärungsfahrzeug 08	12	2015	12
Kongsberg M153 Protector		Norway Switzerland	RCWS	Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm) 8 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Duro IIIP Duro GMTF	420	2010	420	Orders with Armement Programmes: 2008: 218 (for vehicles) + 2 (for instruction) 2010: 70 2013: 130 The 2010 and 2013 orders were manufactured in Switzerland.
				Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm) 4 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Eagle V EOD Aufklfz EOR	5	2012	5
Kongsberg Protector RS4		Norway	RCWS	Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm) 8 × Rheinmetall Maske rapid smoke (76 mm)	Mowag Piranha IV - Sapper Pionier Panzerfahrzeug 21	84	2025	84	60 ordered in 2021, 24 more in 2022.
					Mowag Eagle V6×6 Aufklärungssystem TASYS	100	2025	100	Ordered in December 2019, as part of the Armament Programme 2019.
					Mowag Piranha IV - Mortar carrier 12 cm Mörser 16	48	2026	48	32 ordered in 2016, 16 ordered in 2022.
Defenture ringmount		Netherlands	Ring mount	Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm), and / or MG 51/71 (7.5 mm GP11)	Defenture GRF LAUF 20 GRF	–	–	–
Tank munitions
Rheinmetall DM11 12cm Pz Kan MZ Pat 21		Germany	120 mm, HE-FRAG programmable munition	Rh-120 L/44	Panzer 87WE	–	2025	–	New munition with the Armament Programme 2025 and the modernisation of the Panzer 87.
DM12A1 MZ HL Pat 87 Lsp		Germany	120 mm, HEAT MP-T	Rh-120 L/44	Panzer 87WE	–	–	–	Purchased to be used with the first Leopard 2A4 in service.
DM33 Pfeil Pat 90 Lsp	–	Germany Switzerland	120 mm, APFSDS-T	Rh-120 L/44	Panzer 87WE	–	–	–	Purchased to be used with the first Leopard 2A4 in service. Produced under licence in Switzerland.
DM53 Pfeil Pat 98 Lsp		Germany Switzerland	120 mm, APFSDS-T	Rh-120 L/44	Panzer 87WE	20,000	2001	20,000	Made by Rheinmetall DeTec and RUAG Ammotec, with a tungsten projectile (WSM 4-1 tungsten alloy).
IFV munitions
Rheinmetall-Oerlikom PMC 287 30mm Spz Kan 00 Pfeil Pat Lsp		Switzerland	30×173 mm, APFSDS-T	Mk44S Bushmaster II	CV9030	–	2003	–	Tested in 2000.
Rheinmetall-Oerlikom PMC 308 30mm Spz Kan 00 Mzwk Pat Lsp		Switzerland	30×173 mm, ABM / KETF	Mk44S Bushmaster II	CV9030	–	2003	–	Tested in 2000.
Smoke grenades
SW Thun Nebelwerfer (76 mm) 7,6 cm Nebelwerfer 1987		Germany Switzerland	Smoke grenade, 76mm	–	Armed and armoured vehicles	–	1987	–	Remains in service. Made under licence, designed by Diehl.
Rheinmetall Maske 76mm rapid smoke 7,6cm Nebelpatrone 21 mit elektrischer Zündung	–	Germany	Smoke grenade, 76mm	–	Armed and armoured vehicles	–	2022	–	Ordered in 2022.

Unarmoured vehicles

Tracked vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
M548 RPE Transport Wagen 68/05 (Rpe Trspw 68/05)		United States Switzerland	Ammunition tracked transport vehicle	119	1963	58	To be retired by 2031.

Wheeled vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Special forces vehicles
AGF Serval Leicht Aufklärung Fahrzeug 06 (LAuF 06)		Germany Austria	Light reconnaissance vehicle	Unknown	2007	–	Light reconnaissance and support vehicle used by AAD10, supplied in 2007. Equipped with RLS 609CH mount for M2 Browning and MG 51 /71. Vehicle being replaced by the LAUF 20.
Utility vehicles
Mowag Duro I Bucher Duro I WE		Switzerland	Transport and utility 4×4 vehicle	3,000	2018	2,200	Duro modernised under the Complementary Armament Programme 2015, budget CHF 558 million: 2040 vehicles equipped with transport structure 160 vehicles withoutInitially, the Mowag Duro was ordered: Armament Programme 1993, 2000 ordered Armament Programme 1997, 1000 ordered
Mowag Duro I		Switzerland	Utility vehicles used for command, communications, workshop		2000	Around 800	Vehicles equipped with a shelter tailored to the mission.
G-class G300CDI (W461) Leichter Geländwagen		Germany Austria	Transmission, communication and logistics light vehicles	3,400	2016	3,400	Armament programme 2014, 3,200 vehicles, budget CHF 440 million. Armament programme 2015, 200 communication vehicles SE-235/M2.
G-class G300CDI (W461) L Motf gl Fach Syst Kleinshelter Hess		Germany Austria	Transmission, communication and logistics light vehicles	679	2018	679	Armament programme 2015, budget CHF 271 million. 180 of the vehicles are transmission ones, equipped with radio SE-235 / SE-240.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 BT 4×4 Sprinter - minibus 10 places	(illustration vehicle type)	Germany	Troop transport during peace time	260	2015	260	Armament programme 2013.
Mercedes-Benz 316 CDI 4×4 Sprinter - minibus 10 places	(illustration vehicle type)	Germany	Troop transport during peace time	280	2012	280	Armament programmes: 2010, 170 vehicles ordered 2011, 50 vehicles ordered 2013, 30 vehicles ordered via AEB 2013
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 CDI 4×4 Sprinter - panel van	(illustration vehicle type)	Germany	Utility vehicle	100	2014	100	Armament programme 2014.
VW T5 4×4 Reparatur Wagen TAFLIR 4×4 VW T5 (RepW TAFLIR VW T5)	(illustration vehicle type)	Germany	Repair utility vehicle	–	–	–	TAFLIR radar mobile workshop.
VW T6 2.0 TDI 4×4 Hundeführer KA 2Box		Germany	Canine vehicle	–	2020	–
Medical vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516 CDI Sanitätswagen Leicht (Sanw L)		Germany	Military equipped ambulance	150	2013	20	Ordered with the Armament programme 2009, with a budget of CHF47 million. Used as a complement to the Piranha I 6×6 ambulances. 20 with same medical equipment as the Piranha, and 130 with civilian medical equipment.
			Civilian equipped ambulance			130
Military police vehicles
BMW 530d (F11) (Patr Fz BMW 530d)		Germany	Military police vehicle	–	–	–
BMW X3 (F25) (Patr Fz BMW X3)		Germany	Military police vehicle	–	–	–
BMW X5 (E70) (Patr Fz BMW X5)	–	Germany	Military police vehicle	–	–	–
Volkswagen Transporter T5 (Eiw MP Multifunktional 5Pl 4×4 VW T5)		Germany	Military police vehicle	–	–	–
Volkswagen Transporter T5 (Eiw MP Spez Det KA 4×4 VW T5)	–	Germany	Military police vehicle	–	–	–	Special detachment military police vehicle.
Volkswagen Transporter T6		Germany	Military police vehicle	–	–	–
Mitsubishi Pajero (4th gen)		Japan	Military police vehicle	–	–	–	In use with SWISSINT, operated in Kosovo as part of the Swisscoy mission, as a KFOR military police.
Light trailers
1-axle trailer - 1.7 ton capacity Anhänger 16 (Anh 16)		Switzerland	Light trailer	3,500	2022	3,500	Armament programme: 2013, 500 ordered 2016, 2,000 ordered 2021, 1,000 ordered Replaces the "Anhänger 87", made by Zbinden.
None-military vehicles
Toyota Hilux (8th gen, 2020 facelift) - double cab, 2.8 D-4D Pick-up 5 Pl 4×4	–	Japan	Municipal vehicle	155	2022	155	Summer and winter maintenance of military bases.

Motorcycles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Sidearms
BMW F700 GS		Germany	Dual-sport motorcycle	600	2017	600

Engineering equipment, vehicles and machines

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Bridging equipment
Pont flottant motorisé Schwimmbrücke 95/15		France Switzerland	Pontoon bridge	9	1996	9	Acquired with the Armament Programme 1995 for a budget of CHF 211 million, succeeding to the Schwimmbrücke 61. The purchase included 9 sets with each: 9 modules 4 ramps 13 trucks Modernisation of the system in 2021 by RUAG MRO: 55 of the 100 modules modernised 24 access ramps modernised replacement of the transport capacity (118 Steyr 1491.320 replaced with 94 Iveco Trakker AT380T50WT/P 6×6 and 81 semi-trailers from DOLL)
WFEL Dry Support Bridge Unterstützungsbrücke 45m (Ustü Brü Syst 45 m)		United Kingdom	Support bridge	16	2014	16	Acquired with the Armament Programme 2011 and 2013, for a budget of CHF 173 and 86 million. Total equipment: 16 bridges 24 module assembly and crane based on a Iveco Trakker 10×8/6 112 containers with 2 bridges elements each 64 transport trucks (Iveco Trakker 8×8) + 48 trailers 16 trucks to transport 770 meters of parallel pedestrian bridges
Mabey Delta Bridge Ustü Brü Syst		United Kingdom	Maybey type bridge	1	2015	1	Used to cross the Rhine at the "Waffenplatz Chur" to access the shooting range. It is a "long single-span Delta Bridge" of 90 meters.
Mabey Bridge Compact 200 - Logistic support bridge Ustü Brü Syst		United Kingdom	Maybey type bridge	–	–	–	Emergency bridge purchased in 2007.
Steel bridge Stahlträgerbrücke 90 (St Trg Brü 90) 142 meters		–	Steel temporary bridge	12	1998	12	Ordered with the Armament Programme 1997. Equipment required for its installation: Pile diver "Rammgerät 94" (DEMAG system on a R 912 LC Liebherr machine) Barge Mobile crane LTM1040/1 "Mob KranW 6×6" 12 meters modules, up to 142 m length.
Bridging support equipment
Class 30 trackway Rollstrasse 08		United Kingdom	Aluminium matting system	–	–	–	Unknown quantity in service.
Liebherr R 912 LC equipped with DEMAG HB14 Rammgerät 94		Germany Switzerland	Pile driver crawler	25	1995	25	Procured with Armament Programme 1994. Used to drive wood logs for temporary bridge Stahlträgerbrücke 95.
Rammgeräte 97		Switzerland	Pile driver platform	18	1998	18	Procured with Armament Programme 1997. Used to drive wood logs for temporary bridge Stahlträgerbrücke 95.
Cranes
Liebherr LTM 1040–1 40 t Kranwagen 6×6	(illustration of the variant)	Germany Switzerland	Mobile crane	5	1995 / 98	5
Liebherr LTM 1055–3.2 55 t Kranwagen Swissint 6×6		Germany Switzerland	Mobile crane	8	2014 / 20	8	Four cranes purchased in 2014 and four in 2020.
Liebherr LTM 1090–4.1 90 t Kranwaagen 8×8	(illustration of the variant)	Germany Switzerland	Mobile crane	1	2006	1
Wheeled excavators
Caterpillar M318F Pneubagger GG 20 t	–	United States	20-tons wheeled excavator	8	2018	8
Caterpillar M322D	–	United States	20-tons wheeled excavator	1	2010	1
New Holland MH 5.6	–	United States	20-tons wheeled excavator	1	2006	1
Komatsu PW 160-7 EO	–	Japan	18-tons wheeled excavator	4	2011	4
Hyundai R55W-9A PHB GG 6.5 tons 4×4 gl	–	Belgium South Korea	6.5-tons wheeled excavator	2	2020	2
Tracked excavators
Caterpillar 320E L		United States	23-tons tracked excavator	25	2014	25
Caterpillar 320E LRR	–	United States	26-tons tracked excavator	7	2015	7
Caterpillar 320	–	United States	23.6-tons tracked excavator	1	2021	1
Caterpillar 325	–	United States	29.1-tons tracked excavator	1	2021	1
Hyundai R60CR-9A		South Korea	6-tons tracked excavator	20	2020	20	2 in white for SWISSINT, and 18 in military camouflage for the Army.
Volvo EC 35C	–	Sweden	3.8-tons tracked excavator	2	2014	2
Volvo EC 55C	–	Sweden	5.7-tons tracked excavator	3	2009	3
Vovlvo ECR 58D	–	Sweden	6-tons tracked excavator	2	2014	2
Volvo EC 210B	–	Sweden	18.3-tons tracked excavator	4	–	4
Volvo EC 210B NC	–	Sweden	18.3-tons tracked excavator	7	–	7
Volvo EC 210B NLC		Sweden	18.3-tons tracked excavator	12	–	12
Loaders
Caterpillar 930K Ladeschaufel GG 14.6 t		United States	Wheeled loader	40	2013	40	Ordered with the Armament programme 2010, with a budget of CHF 15 million. Successor of the FAUN F-1310.
Caterpillar 930M	–	United States	Wheeled loader	10	2015	10
Liebherr LR 622B		Germany Switzerland	17-tons tracked loader	5	2006	5
Liebherr LR 624	–	Germany Switzerland	19.2-tons tracked loader	4	2008	4
Liebherr LR 634	–	Germany Switzerland	22-tons tracked loader	6	2009	6
Dumpers
Menzi Muck 45RD-C	–	Switzerland	4.15-tons dumper	13	2025	13
Tractors
JCB Fastrac 4220 4×4 JCB Fastrac mit Seilwinde 20 t Pfahlrz		United Kingdom	Fast tractor	4	2018	4	Accessories: P25HY 20-tons winch front transport container Used mostly to disassemble wooden bridge piles from the bank.
Rigitrac SKH 120 TRAK 4×4 GL Rigitrac SKH 120		Switzerland	Tractor	15	2008	15	Used in logistics centers as a towing machine.
Rigitrac SKH 95 TRAK 4×4 GL Rigitrac SKH 95 Fuer LW	(illustration)	Switzerland	Tractor	–	–	–	Used in logistics centers as a towing machine.
Handling equipment
Dieci Apollo 25.6 Teleskoplader GG 5 tons 4×4 gl	(illustration)	Italy	Telehandler	102	2022	102	Successor of the Fug 93. Orders: 2017: 102 ordered 35 for engineering and rescue teams 67 for logistics
Kalmar DCG150-12	–	Sweden	Heavy forklift	19	2020	19
Linde H30D 393	(illustration)	Germany	Forklift	150	–	150	Successor of the Steinbock 2t. Ordered with the Armament programme 2010, with a budget of CHF 14.3 million.
Manitou M30-4 DFG 4×4 gl		France	Forklift	20	2020	20

Boats

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Watercat 1250 Patrouillenboot 16		Finland Switzerland	Patrol boat	14	2019	14	Ordered with the Armament programme 2016, with a budget of CHF 49 million. Designed by Marine Alutech Oy Ab, manufactured by Teijo Shiptec. Equipped with Protector M151.

Electronic systems

Communication systems

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Field telephones
Feldtelefon 96 (Ftf 96)		Switzerland	Field telephone	–	1997	–
Communication network
RUAG Ersa IMFS Integrated Military Telecommunications System	–	Switzerland	Communication network system	–	2026	–	Replacement ongoing.
R-905 Richtstrahlstation 905		Switzerland	Tactical directional radio relay	1,100	2000	1,100	The system includes: R905 directional communication module BSG 93 encryption system (Omnisec SA) Fibre optic cable rollers (Brugg Telecom SA) Orders through armament programmes: 1998, 700 R-905, 125 BSG 93, 2,400 fibre optic rollers 2002, 400 R-905, unknown quantity of BSG 93, 205 fibre optic rollers. Being replaced by the R-990 - Thales TRC-4100.
R-990 - Thales TRC-4100	–	Switzerland	Tactical directional radio relay	800	2026	800	Successor of the R-905, acquired through the Armament Programme 2020. 200 Mbit/s of datat transmission in both direction with a 90 km range. This acquisition is part of the project TK-A.
Radio systems
Thomson-CSF PR4G station principale SE-235 / 435	SE-235 SE-435	France	VHF / UHF, portable and mobile tactical radio system.	—	1999	—	Successor of the SE-227 and the SE-412, acquired through the Armament Programme 1996, 1999, 2002. It is integrated to the CNRI (Combat Net Radio Interface).
Thomson-CSF PR4G émetteur-récepteur individuel SE-135		France	VHF / UHF, light portable tactical encrypted radio system	–	1999	–
Ascom Systec Pentacom SE-138		Switzerland	VHF, light portable tactical radio system	–	1999	–
Elbit E-LynX	–	Israel	VHF / UHF, portable and mobile tactical SDR	–	2026	–	Successor of the SE-125 radio systems of the Army, acquired with the Armament Programme 2020. This acquisition is part of the project TK-A. Systems purchased: 1,800 systems for command and control vehicles 1,050 systems for command posts 510 portable systems for field use 230 systems for training 25 systems for trial
SIGINT
IFASS		Israel	SIGINT antenna	–	–	–	Integrated Radio Intelligence and Broadcasting System.

Miscellaneous accessories

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	Notes
Soldiers accessories
VarioRay LLM Laser-Licht-Modul 19 (LLM19)		Germany	Laser sight / tactical light	9'640	Made by Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics GmbH. Ordered with the Armament Programme 2019, to replace the REM096, delivered in 2020–2022.
LEICA BIG 25 Restlichtverstärker 95/19 (RLV95/19)	–	Switzerland	Night vision goggles (3rd generation)	5'700	Acquired with the Armament Programme 1995, modified by Safran Vectronix with the Armament Programme 2019 with 4G image intensifier tubes supplied by Photonis.
new NYX™ Restlichtverstärker 19 (RLV19)	Illustration (AN PVS-31D, derived from NYX)	Greece Switzerland	Night vision goggles (4th generation)	8'385	Acquired with the Armament Programme 2019. Designed by Theon Sensors and manufactured by Safran Vectronix AG, equipped with 4G image intensifier tubes supplied by Photonis.
L3Harris GPNVG-18	Illustration	United States	Night vision goggles (4th generation)	–	Used with ARD 10.
Observation and reconnaissance equipment
Safran MOSKITO TI™ Wärmebildgerät Medium Range 19 (WBG MR 19)		Switzerland	Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers)	340	Designed and madeby Safran Vectronix AG, ordered with the Armament Programme 2019. Used as an observation tool, can be used to transmit images to command.
Safran JIM Compact™ Wärmebildgerät Long Range 19 (WBG LR 19, sensor for TASYS SMALL)		Switzerland	Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, GPS, inclinometers)	700	Designed and made by Safran Vectronix AG, ordered with the Armament Programme 2019. To equip all artillery reconnaissance vehicle (Eagle V 6x6, Eagle III Mech Aufkl, Eagle III Schiesskdt and MB 300 TASYS Klein).
WESCAM MX™ - RSTA - TASYS		Canada	EO / IR (observation / reconnaissance)	–	It equips the Mowag Eagle V 6×6 TASYS, and some are also used for dismounted troops.

Air defence

Air surveillance

Model	Image	Origin	Type	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Active air surveillance radars
AN/TPS-75 (FLORES)		United States France	Fixed, 3D, S-band (IEEE), PESA, air-search and early warning radar	2004	4	The radars were modernised in 2022. This radar feeds the FLORAK0 air surveillance and mission command system. The FLORAKO system is being replaced by the Thales Skyview system as part of the Air2030 programme. 4 radar sites exist, Mount Pilatus, Scopi, Weisshorn and Weissfluh made by ThalesRaytheonSystems.
AN/TPS-70 Tactical Flight Radar (TAFLIR)		United States	Mobile 3D, S-band (IEEE), PESA, air-search and early warning radar	1985	5	The radar is to be replaced by the Tmob Radar MR. This radar feeds the FLORAK0 air surveillance and mission command system. The FLORAKO system is being replaced by the Thales Skyview system as part of the Air2030 programme.
Passive air surveillance radars
Hensoldt Twinvis SILENZIO passive radar system		Germany	Passive radar	2024	3 (+30 planned)	Financing and order with Armament Programme 2024, budget CHF 120 million. Armament Programme 2025, budget CHF 80 million additionally.
Military airport radars
Hensoldt ASR-S Flugplatz Luftraum Überwachungsradar (FLUR)	(illustration)	Germany	Airport Surveillance Radar	–	5	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2009, supplied by Hensoldt and EADS Cassidian. Installed at the air bases of Payerne, Emmen, Locarno, Meiringen and Sion. This radar replaced the FLUR 90.
Selex PAR 2090 CF Militärisches Anflugleitsystem Plus (MALS Plus)		Italy	Precision Approach Radar	–	6	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2009, supplied by Selex, through EADS Cassidian. Installed at the air bases of Payerne, Emmen, Locarno, Meiringen, Sion. This radar replaced the QUADRADAR.

Air defence systems

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2025)	Notes
Stinger units
FIM-92 Stinger Leichtes Fliegerabwehr-Lenkwaffensystem Stinger		United States Switzerland	MANPADS launcher	480	1994	96	Manufactured under licence by Eidg. Flugzeugwerk Emmen F+W (RUAG today). According to 2025 information, 96 launchers remain in service.
		United States Switzerland	MANPADS missile	3,500	1994	–
AN/PPQ-2 PSTAR (Alert STI)		United States	Mobile, 3D, S-band (IEEE), surveillance radar	24	2002	24	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2002, budget CHF70 million to Lockheed Martin NE&SS-Radar Systems. Installed on a trailer, and used as a surveillance system for the Stinger air-defence units.
Oerlikon GDF-005 units
Oerlikon GDF-005 modified 35 mm Fliegerabwehrkanone 63/12		Switzerland	Anti-air twin canon	–	1963	24	Modified from the GDF-001 / 002 (Fliegerabwehrkanone 63) to make it compatible with the AHEAD ammunition.
Oerlikon Skyguard Feuerleitgerät 75/10 Skyguard (Flt Gt 75/10)		Switzerland	Fire control system	–	1975	–	Fire control system of the GDF-005, equipped with radar and optical sensors.

Aircraft

Main article: List of aircraft of the Swiss Air Force

UAV in the Swiss Army

Intermediate phase with a certain number of drones acquired to build up competences, experience and doctrine prior to a future step. Intent to expend UAV use in 2024.

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Fixed wing
Orbiter 2B		Israel	Mini-UAV, FLIR	ISTAR	3	–	3	Ordered to Aeronautics Defense in 2020, budget for it included in the Armament Programme 2019. At the moment, only used by professional military forces (special forces and artillery).
Multicopter
Lockheed Martin Indago 3	(illustration picture)	United States	Mini-UAV	ISR	7	–	7	Ordered to in 2020, budget included in the Armament Programme 2019. Used with the special forces, combat troops and rescue troops. Equipment of the Swiss variant: Transponder (collision avoidance) Silvus Technologies radio Lockheed Martin CDL Systems, VCSi Ground Control System software (with Swiss maps, digital terrain elevation data (DTED), and Geofencing)
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced		China	Mini-UAV	EOD surveillance	4	–	4
ANAFI/T SE ANAFI Thermal		France Switzerland	Mini-UAV, FLIR	Training drone	74	2020	74	Ordered to Parrot / SenseFly in 2020, budget for it included in the Armament Programme 2019, and part of the programme "Swiss Mini UAV Program” (Swiss MUAS). Purchased to be used as a training drone for the troops.
Helicopter
Teledyne FLIR Defense Black Hornet 4 PRS		Norway	Nano-UAV, FLIR	ISR	–	–	–	19 0rdered in 2020, budget for it included in the Armament Programme 2019, used with the ARD 10. Additional approved for order with the Armament Programme 2025, and ordered in February 2026.

Future equipment

This is a list of equipment under order.

Indirect fire systems

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Delivery (planned)	Budget	Notes
Artillery
Piranha IV 10×10 - AAC / KNDS AGM Artillerie Wirkplattform und Wirkmittel 2026		Switzerland Germany	SPH	155 mm L/52	32	From 2032	CHF 850 million	Selected as the successor of the M109 KAWEST WE. Financed with the Armament programme 2025. Contract signed in June 2026, serial production to start in 2031. The contract includes: 1 prototype system 32 systems 32 reloading containers
155 mm transport container	(illustration)	Switzerland	20 feet ammunition container	155 mm	32		CHF xxx million
Mortars
Mowag Piranha IV / RUAG Cobra 12 cm Mörser 16		Switzerland	Mortar carrier	120 mm	48	2026	CHF 579 million	Developed to recover the mobile artillery that was abandoned in 2010 with the retirement of the M113 A1 Minenwerfer Panzer 64/91. Orders: 2016 32 × Cobra systems 12 × Iveco Trakker armoured transport trucks 36 × 120mm ammunition transport container 2022 16 × Cobra systems unknown × Iveco Trakker armoured transport trucks unknown × 120mm ammunition transport container The programme includes the modification of the Mowag Eagle III
Iveco Trakker	(illustration)	Italy	Armoured truck with hooklift system	–	> 12
Mowag Eagle III		Switzerland	Artillery fire command vehicle	–	16
120 mm transport container		Switzerland	20 feet ammunition container	120 mm	> 36
Rheinmetall-Expal 81 mm ammunition	(illustration)	Germany Spain	Illumination and smoke mortar ammunitions	81 mm	–	–	–	Ordered in July 2024. flare cartridge (white light) flare cartridge (infrared) smoke cartridge based on red phosphorus Expal ammo design, manufactured by Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH at the Neuenburg am Rhein plant.

Vehicles and vehicle accessories

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Delivery	Budget	Notes
Sapper and engineering vehicles
Mowag Piranha IV AEV Pionier Panzerfahrzeug 21 (PiPz 21)		Switzerland	AEV / Sapper vehicle	84	2026	CHF 577 million	Programme: replacement of the M113 A1 Minenräumpanzer 63/00 and the M113 A1 Sappeur Panzer 63/05. Orders: 2021: 60 2022: 24a a Sapper equipment on the vehicle: Equipment supplied by GCS: 84 × Quick Coupler Adapter for the equipment 60 × combat dozer blades 24 × remote manipulator arms Cameras for the driver and for the technician 2 × light spots at the front of each vehicle Equipment supplied by Pearson: 12 × mine ploughs. 24 Mini-UAV Other equipment: Kongsberg Protector RWS
Special forces vehicles
Defenture VECTOR		Netherlands	Light tactical vehicle	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Programme: replacement of the AGF Serval (LAuF 06). Prototype delivered to the Swiss Army in February 2021. An order for the system was confirmed in December 2023 after a trial period. Vehicle intended for the special forces, among which the ARD 10.
Accessory for vehicles
SSZ Camouflage - MMCC	(Illustration of the MMCC in Czech service)	Switzerland	Multi-spectral camouflage for vehicles	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Programme: Multispektrale Tarnsysteme. Selected in November 2025, different systems for different applications.
Saro GmbH	–	Germany		Unknown		Unknown
Saab Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System	(Illustration of the Barracuda on the RCH-155)	Sweden		Unknown		Unknown

Air defence systems

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Delivery	Budget	Notes
Sidearms
Leonardo TMMR	(Illustration)	Italy	Mobile, C-band (IEEE), AESA, GaN, short range, lower airspace suveillance radar	1 (+ additional planned)	2026	–	To be purchased with the Armament Programme 2028, when the system purchase is approved with the testing by the troops.
MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3+ systems
MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3+ fire units		United States	Medium-to-long range SAM system fire unit	5	Unknown	Unknown real cost after US delays (Budget: CHF 1,987 million Contract: CHF 1,200 million)	Selected in 2021, and financed in the Armament Programme 2022. Additional missiles ordered in 2023 and financed in the Armament programme 2023. Delays with unknown delivery timeline announced in 2025.
AN/MSQ-132 TOC-E		United States	Fire control station	5
TOC-C	–	United States	Coordination of the air-defence mission	3
AN/MPQ-65A		United States	Semi-trailer, 4D, C-band (IEEE), AESA, GaN, air surveillance and target acquisition radar	5			Radar 360°, with a primary direction.
EPP RADAR-V	(illustration of a different variant of the power plant)	Germany	Electrical power plant for radar	5			Supplied by Vincorion.
M903		United States	TEL (launching station)	17
OE-349 Antenna Mast Group		United States	UHF communications array	7
PAC-2 GEM-T (Raytheon MIM-104E)		United States Germany	Long range SAM (GaN transceivers for the semi-active radar homing of the TVM system)	70			Note: MBDA Deutschland GmbH will manufacture the GEM-T missiles for European clients of Raytheon.
Iveco MLT	(illustration of the same truck model)	Italy	Semi-trucks / 8×8 trucks	~ 42
PAC-3 MSE (Lockheed Martin)		United States	Medium range SAM	72	Unknown	CHF 300 million	Complementary missile order to Lockheed Martin in 2023, budget for it included in the Armament Programme 2023, and part of the programme "Air2030 BODLUV”.
IRIS-T SLM system
IRIS-T SLM fire unit		Germany	Short-to-medium range SAM system fire unit	5 (+2 to be ordered)	–	CHF 1.5 billion	Bodluv MR, sub-project of the Air 2030 programme, replacement of the M Flab (Rapier). Tender launched the 30 April 2024, and won by Diehl, only supplier making an offer. Phase 1: Budget: CHF 660 million Contract: CHF 500 million for 5 fire units Phase 2: Armament programme 2026, budget of CHF 1 billion for: 2 fire units more missiles more training capacity more spare parts and test systems
Fortion IBMS-FC (Airbus Defence / Diehl Defence)			Fire control station	5 (+2 to be ordered)
Hensoldt TRML-4D			4D, C-band (IEEE), AESA, GaN, air surveillance and target acquisition radar	5 (+2 to be ordered)
IRIS-T SLM TEL			TEL (launching station)	15 (+6 to be ordered)
IRIS-T SLM missile		Germany Norway Sweden Italy Greece Spain	Short-to-medium range SAM	Unknown
Anti-drone defence systems
SecuriDrone	–	Switzerland	C-UAS semi-mobile system	–	–	CHF 3.5 million	In July 2025, the Swiss Army planned to purchase an anti-drone system, and to develop competences in the field. A system was tested and was urgently ordered to protect the infrastructure in November 2025. The system is supplied by Securiton.

Equipment planned to be ordered

Infantry weapons

Project / programme	Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Delivery	Notes
Small arms
Replacement of the Pistol 75	SIG P 320 Pistol 9 mm CH A NG		United States Switzerland	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	60,000	–	New standard issue pistol selected in 2025. Up to 140,000 pistols are expected to be ordered over its service life. The firm orders are: 60,000 with the Armament programme 2026It was in competition against the: Glock G45 Gen 5 Heckler & Koch SFP9
Explosive weapons
Replacement of the BGM-71 TOW	Spike LR2		Israel Germany	ATGM	130 mm	Unknown	–	Selected in 2023 to replaced the TOW, but no order has yet been placed. Financing and order with Armament Programme 2024, budget CHF 200 million.

Indirect fire

Project / programme	Potential model	Image	Origin	Type	Range	Quantity	Delivery	Notes
Acquisition of rocket artillery capacity	EuroPULS / MARS 3 (KNDS De / Elbit)		Israel Germany	MLRS	≤ 300 km (190 mi)	–	–	Purchase intention for a system with a range ≥ 100 km (62 mi).
	GMARS (Rheinmetall / Lockheed Martin)	–	Germany United States	MLRS	499 km (310 mi)
	HIMARS (Lockheed Martin)		United States	MLRS	499 km (310 mi)
	X-Fire (Thales / ArianeGroupe / Soframe)	–	France	MLRS	≤ 1,000 km (620 mi)
	Thundart (MBDA / Safran)	–	France	MLRS	≤ 500 km (310 mi)
	K239 Chunmoo (Hanwha)		South Korea	MLRS	≤ 1,000 km (620 mi)

Armoured vehicles

Project / programme	Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Delivery	Notes
Armoured fighting vehicles
Replacement of the Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Radschützenpanzer 93	Mowag Piranha IV		Switzerland	Wheeled IFV	Unknown	Early 2030s
	Mowag Piranha V
Armoured vehicles (APC, command and reconnaissance vehicles)
Replacement of the Mowag Eagle I / Eagle II Aufklärungsfahrzeug 93 / 97	Mowag Eagle V 4×4 / Mowag Piranha IV 6×6 (likely)		Switzerland	Reconnaissance vehicle	Unknown	2033
Replacement of the M113A1 Kdo Pz 63/07 Führungsfahrzeug Kat. 3	Mowag Eagle V 6×6	(Illustration of the base vehicle)	Switzerland	Armoured command vehicle	Unknown	2026	There was a planned to order the vehicles in two batches, and it was delayed to focus on air defence. Batch 1 to be ordered with the Armament Programme 2024, budget CHF 260 million Batch 2 to be ordered with the Armament Programme 2026 / 27, budget unknown
Replacement of the Mowag Eagle III Schiesskommandanten Fahrzeug INTAFF (SKdt Fz INTAFF)	Mowag Eagle V 6×6 (likely)	(Illustration of base vehicle)	Switzerland	Artillery observer vehicle, and artillery command post	Unknown	2033
Replacement of the Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 Sanitätspanzer	Mowag Eagle V 6×6 (likely)		Switzerland	Armoured ambulance	Unknown	Early 2030s

Air defence

Project / programme	Model	Image	Origin	Type	Delivery	Notes
Surveillance
Mobile tactical radars - medium range Teilmobiles Radarsysteme mittler Reichweite (Tmob Radar MR)	Thales GM200 MM/A		France	Semi-mobile 4D, AESA, S-band (IEEE), early warning radar	2030	The TAFLIR radar will be replaced under the Armament Programme 2026 (200 km (120 mi)).
	Thales Nederland GM200 MM/C		Netherlands	Semi-mobile 4D, AESA, S-band (IEEE), early warning radar
	Saab Giraffe AMB D		Sweden	Semi-mobile 4D, AESA, C-band (IEEE), early warning radar
Air defence systems
Complementary long range air defence system	SAMP/T /NG		France Italy	Medium to long range SAM	–	The delays of the Patriot air defence system deliveries pushed Switzerland to consider a complementary purchase.
	IRIS-T SLX	–	Germany
	L-SAM		South Korea
	David's Sling		Israel
Short range air defence systems
Replacement of the Oerlikon GDF-005, through the Bodluv KR mob Programme Systeme der bodengestützten Luftverteidigung kurze Reichweite mobile	Skynex		Switzerland	Semi-stationary anti-air gun	2028	The 35 mm Fliegerabwehrkanone 63/12 will need to be replaced from 2032 As of February 2026, the Swiss Army announced the project for the Skyranger system was under negotiation. In the Armament Programme 2026, a first phase will show the purchase of Skynex systems (CHF 800 million) based on trucks. And later on, a Skyranger solution is expected.
	Skyranger 30 on Piranha IV		Switzerland	Self-propelled anti-air gun	2032
Sidearms
Replacement of the FIM-92 Stinger	Mistral 3		France	MANPADS	2032	Replacement of the Stinger as they will reach their end of life. Potential for modernising the Stinger missiles.
	Fulgur	–	Italy
	RBS-70 NG with Bolide NG		Sweden
	Starstreak		United Kingdom
	FIM-92K Stinger		United States

Unmanned aerial vehicles

Project / programme	Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Quantity	Delivery	Notes
Mini-UAV	Unknown	(illustration picture)	–	Mini-UAV	ISR	–	–	Financing and order with Armament Programme 2024, budget CHF 20 million. Additional budget of CHF 108 million provided in September 2025. Companies involved in research: PMRobotics Skysec Defence Diehl Defence
Taskforce drones	Unknown	–	Switzerland	–	Loitering munitions	–	–
	CDDS	–	Switzerland	–	C-UAS	–	–

Reserve

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Removed from service	Quantity (2026)	Notes
Leopard 2A4 Panzer 87		West Germany Switzerland	MBT	–	71	Among the 380 purchased, 134 are in service, 71 remain in the reserve, some were modified for an engineering use, and the rest was re-exported. The army wishes to reactivate 46 tanks (12 for training, 34 to modernise for active service), and keep 25 tanks in reserve for spare parts.
Mowag Eagle I Aufklärungsfahrzeug 93		Switzerland	Armoured reconnaissance vehicle	2019	156

Former equipment

Main article: Former equipment of the Swiss Army

References

• Betriebsanleitung Entpannungspanzer 65 (1972) K + W (Hrsg.): Entpannungspanzer 65 Betriebsanleitung. Nur für den dienstlichen Gebrauch. Auflage von 1972. K+W (Eidgenössische Konstruktionswerkstätte) – Thun(Entpannungspanzer 65 Operating Instructions. Only for official use. Edition of 1972. K+W (Swiss design workshops) – Thun)
• Book Die Panzer der Schweizer Armee von 1920 bis 2008, Urs Heller (2008)
• Book Fahrzeuge der Schweizer Armee von 1900 bis 2020, Markus Hofmann, Max Martin and Christoph Zimmerli (2020), ISBN 978-3-033-07130-8, . Presented are all military vehicles, which served in the Swiss Army from 1900 until 2020.
• Military Museum Full-Reuenthal, Switzerland