List of equipment of the Swiss Army

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

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Knives
Soldatenmesser 08		Switzerland	Swiss Army knife	—	Mass production started in December 2008,^[1] and first issued in 2009.^[2]
Bajonett Mod. 1990		Switzerland	Bayonet	—	Wenger knife^[3]
Sidearms
SIG P 220 Pistol 75		Switzerland	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	It replaced the Sig P210.^[4]^[5] It has been replaced in some specialised functions by the Pistol 03, and by the troops with the Pistol 12/15, but some might be in use today.^[6]
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.^[4]
Glock 17 Pistol 12/15 Standard		Austria	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	Glock 17 gen 4, 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.^[7]
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.^[7]
SIG Sauer P320		USA Switzerland	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	Will become the Swiss Army's new service pistol.^[8]
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,^[9] 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.^[10]
Assault and battle rifles
SIG550 Sturmgewehr 90 (Stgw 90)		Switzerland	Assault rifle	GP90 [fr] ( 5,56 × 45 Swiss)	Standard issue assault rifle in service in the Swiss Army, successor to the Stgw 57, it was introduced from 1988.^[11] A total of 600,000 rifles have been produced for the Swiss Army.^[11]
SIG552 Sturmgewehr 04 (Stgw 04)		Switzerland	Assault rifle, Carbine	GP90 [fr] ( 5,56 × 45 Swiss)	Shortened version of the Sig 550, in use with the Swiss Grenadiers, ARD 10, FSK-17 .It partially replaced the MP5.^[12]
SIG553 Sturmgewehr 07 (Stgw 07)		Switzerland	Assault rifle, Carbine	GP90 [fr] ( 5,56 × 45 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 MP5.^[12]
LMT Defense AR-15 Stgw 25		United States Germany	Assault rifle, Carbine	GP90 [fr] ( 5,56 × 45 Swiss)	Selected in 2025 in a collaboration between LMT and SWISSLOXX.^[13] Role unknown, unlikely to replace the Stgw 90, as in 2024 it was announced that the rifle would remain in service.^[14] It is announced for the special forces (AAD10, SPEZ DET MP).^[15]
Machine guns
FN Minimi Leichtes Maschinengewehr 05 (Lmg 05)		Belgium	Light machine gun	GP90 [fr] ( 5,56 × 45 Swiss)	Equipped with Eotech HWS holographic sight. Orders: 1472 in 2020^[16] 400 in 2021
W+F MG 51/71 Maschinengewehr 51 (Mg 51/71)		Switzerland	General-purpose machine gun	GP 11 (7.5×55mm Swiss)	Manufactured by the Waffenfabrik Bern, it is a derivative of the MG 42.^[17] 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.
M2 Browning Maschinengewehr 63/93 (Mg 63/93)		United States Belgium	Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO	Equipped on the Piranha II in the Swiss Army.^[18]
M2 Browning Maschinengewehr 07 (Mg 07)		United States Belgium	Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO	Used with Kongsberg protector on the following vehicles: Mowag Piranha I "Kdo Pz"^[19] Mowag Piranha III, several variants^[20] Mowag Eagle V "EOR"^[21] Mowag Duro IIIP "GMTF"^[22] Mowag Duro IIIP "A/B/C"^[23] Also mounted on a manual turret on the LIV (SO) Serval of the ARD 10.
Designated marksman rifles & Sniper rifles
SIG 550 Sturmgewehr 90 (Zf Stgw 90)		Switzerland	Designated marksman rifle	GP90 [fr] ( 5,56 × 45 Swiss)	Designated marksman in infantry troops, using the standard Stgw90, equipped with a 4x24 Zielfernrohr scope from Kern, with an expected range of 600 m.^[24]
SIG751 SAPR / SIG 751 SAPR [de] Zielfernrohr Sturmgewehr 12 (Zf Stgw 12)	—	Switzerland	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Used with AAD10 and MP Spez Det [de] (military police special detachment). Special run version of the SIG 751, with a 14-inch barrel and a Surefire SOCOM muzzle device to attach to an RC2 762. Rifle equipped with scope Schmidt & Bender 5-20×50 PM II or Leupold Mark 8 CQBSS 1.1-8x24. A successor seems to have entered service with the LMT MWS.^[25]
LMT MWS MARS-H Zielfernrohr Sturmgewehr 20 (Zf Stgw 20)		United States	Designated marksman rifle	6.5×48mm Creedmore, or 7.62×51mm NATO	Used with ARD 10 and MP Spez Det [de].^[25] Long rail (16*) with 16.5" barrel, equipped with a Surefire 3-prong flash hider. Rifle equipped with scope Schmidt & Bender 5-20×50 PM II Ultra Short, ERATAC mount, Aimpoint T1 and a Wilcox RAPTAR.
Sako TRG-42 Scharfschützengewehr 04 (SSGw 04)		Finland	Bolt action sniper rifle	8.6 mm Gw Pat 04, Gw Pat 05 HK, Gw Pat 06 TC	196 ordered in 2004, all delivered by end 2005^[26]^[27] It is equipped with the Schmidt & Bender 3-12 scope (3-12x50 PMII), generally used at 10x power at night and 6x by day, and the RLV 0 5 night vision device from Simrad Optronics.^[24] It is being replaced by the Scharfschützengewehr 18.
Sako TRG-42 A1 Scharfschützengewehr 18 (SSGw 18)		Finland	Bolt action sniper rifle	8.6 mm 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.^[28]^[29] Equipped with a Schmidt & Bender 5-20x50 PMII Ultra Short, a Wilcox Raptar, and a Surefire SOCOM338-Ti suppressor. Variant observed with the ARD 10 equipped with a different chassis, the "APO Saber Alloy SKO-42A1 MOD-1", with a night vision module, a Wilcox Raptar.^[30]
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.^[24]
Miscellaneous firearms
Remington Model 870 Mehrzweckgewehr		United States	Pump action shotgun	12 gauge	Used by the military police, grenadiers, aviation field surveillance troops.^[31]
Heckler & Koch P2A1 Raketenpistole 78HK		Switzerland Germany	Signal pistol	26.5mm	Licensed production by the Waffenfabrik Bern.^[32]

Model	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Grenades
RUAG HG 85	Switzerland	Hand grenade	—	Successor of the HG 43^[33] Training and explosive variants used by the army.^[34] Armament Programme 1985, acquisition of 1.5 million grenades, and some others for training.^[35] Armament Programme 2015, budget of CHF 38.9 million to replace 1 million of detonator.^[36]
SIG GL 5040 Gewehraufsatz 97	Switzerland	Under barrel grenade launcher	40×46mm LV	Ordered with the Armament Programme 1997, budget CHF 51 million.^[37] 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	Rocket-propelled grenade	72 mm	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2016, budget CHF 2 million.^[38] Selected for short-range light armour engagement, to be used by infantry forces.^[39] 500 received in 2018^[40]
RGW 90 HH	Germany Israel Singapore	Anti-tank rocket launcher	90 mm	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2016, budget CHF 89 million.^[38] Selected to be used against structures, and vehicle lighter than IFV at rather short range.^[39] 8,000 delivered in 2018^[41]
Panzerfaust 3	Germany	Rocket-propelled grenade	110 mm	^[42]
NLAW	United Kingdom Sweden Switzerland	Short-range Anti-tank guided missile	115 mm (missile body) 150 mm (warhead)	4,000 ordered with the Armament Programme 2016, budget CHF 140 million.^[38] Selected as the future anti-tank missile.^[39]^[43] Deliveries: 2023: 964 (produced in the UK and in Sweden)^[29]
BGM-71 TOW-2	United States	Anti-tank guided missile	152 mm	400 launchers, 12,000 missiles ordered in 1986 (US$209 million).^[44] Only used with the tank hunter Piranha 2 6x6, to be retired in the following years.^[45]
Mines
Richtladung 96 light	Switzerland	Directional light mine	—	Can be used against un-protected vehicles up to 50 m.^[46] Modified after ratification of Ottawa treaty in 2000 to prevent the indiscriminatory effect.^[47]
Richtladung 96 heavy	Switzerland	Directional heavy mine	—	Can be used against un-protected vehicles up to 150 m, 2 splinters per square meter at 150 m.^[46] Modified after ratification of Ottawa treaty in 2000 to prevent the indiscriminatory effect.^[47]
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.^[47]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Helmets
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.^[48]^[49]
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).^[50]
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.^[51] Supplied by Seyntex N.V. and SSZ Equipment SA.^[52]
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.^[53]^[54] The equipment includes the suit. a mask, gloves and overboots. 30'000 protection suits and 3,300 training suits delivered as of 2023.^[55]
Paul Boyé Technologies ABC Ausbildungsanzüge		France	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.^[51] This program 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)^[52]
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).^[56]
AKU Tactical ® Kampfstiefel Schwer 14 GTX® (KS 14)		Italy	Combat boots	2016	—	Purchased for professional soldiers.^[57]
Meindl Kampfstiefel Schwer 08 AGFA (KS 08)		Germany	Combat boots	2010	—	Purchased for professional soldiers.

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Howitzers
M-109 KAWEST WE		United States Switzerland	Self-propelled howitzer	155 mm L/47	581	2009	133	The remaining M109 are all at the standard M-109 KAWEST WE.^[58]
Munitions
SMArt 155		Germany	Guided anti-tank artillery round	155 mm	2,000	2004-05	2,000	Used with the M109 KAWEST WE, and likely to be used with the Piranha AAC - AGM. Purchased with the Armament Programme 2001 for CHF168 million.^[59]^[60]
Electronic equipment for indirect fire support
Elbit laptop INTAFF 15	—	Israel	Artillery command equipment	—	—		—	Ordered to support the M109 Kawest WE.^[61]^[62]
Simulators
SAPH simulator M-109 KAWEST WE		Switzerland	Self-propelled howitzer simulator	—	—	1999	—	Based in Bière and Frauenfeld.^[63]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Mortars
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:^[64]^[65] 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.
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.^[66]
Munitions
Bofors STRIX 12 cm Minenwerfer intelligentes Geschoss 96 STRIX ( 12 cm Mw int G 96 STRIX),	—	Sweden	Guided anti-tank mortar round	120 mm	—		—	^[67] Purchased with the Armament Programme 1996 for CHF91 million. The equipment includes the charges, the extended range charges, and the munition programming system. To be adapted to the 12 cm Mörser 16 - Mowag Piranha IV (RUAG Cobra [de]).
Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland - 81mm Explosiv-Übungsgranaten 91	—	Switzerland	Training mortar round	81 mm	—		—	^[68] Supplied by Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.
Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland - 81mm Wurfgranaten 94	—	Switzerland	Combat explosive mortar round	81 mm	—		—	^[68] Supplied by Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.
Rheinmetall EXPAL Cargo - illumination	—	Germany Spain	Illumination mortar round - white light	81 mm	—	2025	—	^[69] Ordered with Armament Programme 2019.^[68] 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	—	^[69] Ordered with Armament Programme 2019.^[68] 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	—	^[69] Ordered with Armament Programme 2019.^[68] Ammunition supplied by Rheinmetall EXPAL Munitions SA, made in Neuenburg am Rhein.
Electronic equipment for indirect fire support
Panasonic CF-20 Toughpad TARANIS SMS Scouts	^[70]	Germany Japan	Observation and fire control computer (laptop)	—	520		520	Ordered to equip the 8.1 cm Mörser 19.^[71] Equipped with the TARANIS system for mortar fire control system (derivative of system ESG FÜWES ADLER III).^[72]
Panasonic FZ-M1 Toughpad TARANIS SMS ballistic		Germany Japan	Ballistic computer (tablet)	—	320		320	Ordered to support the 8.1 cm Mörser 19.^[71]
Radio SE-189 / + small radios	—	—	Radio with data transmission	—	120 / 1120		120 / 1120	Ordered to support the 8.1 cm Mörser 19.^[71] Civilian radio used as a transition solution until the service of the TASYS system.^[65]
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.^[73]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Vehicles
Leopard 2A4 Panzer 87 WE (Pz 87 WE)		West Germany Switzerland	MBT Main battle tank	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.^[74]^[75] 71 Leopard 2A4 remaining in reserve.
CV9030 CH (CV90 Mk II) Schützenpanzer 2000 (Spz 2000)	\|	Sweden Switzerland	IFV Infantry fighting vehicle	154	2003	186	Purchased with the Armament Programme 2000, budget CHF 990 million.^[76] Modernisation of the CV90 through the Armement Program 2020, budget CHF 438 million.^[77] Option for 124 additional CV9030 was never confirmed.^[78]
CV9030 CH (CV90 Mk II) Kommando Schützenpanzer 2000 (Kdo Spz 2000)	\|	Sweden Switzerland	Command Post, IFV Infantry fighting vehicle	32	2003	186
CV9030 CH Ausbildungsmittel Spz. 2000		Sweden Switzerland	Instruction equipment	7 turrets 3 chassis	—	7	Purchased with the Complementary Armament Programme 2002, budget CHF 37 million, used only to train the troop and the mechanics.^[79] (7 turrets and 3 chassis)
Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 Panzerjäger 90 [de] (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 retired since 2023.^[51] 200 modified in other variants, 2 destroyed in accident, 2 sold to police Geneva.

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
M113 A1 Schützpanzer 63/07 Rpe (SPz 63/07 Rpe)	—	United States Switzerland	APC Armoured Personnel Carrier	1,250 ^[44]	2008	40	SE-235 / m2+ / m1.^[80]
M113 A1 Kommando Panzer 63/07 (Kdo Pz 63/07)		United States Switzerland	Command vehicle		2008	50	SE-235 / m2+ / m1.^[81] To be replaced by Mowag Eagle V 6×6, the order is to be placed in 2 batches (2024^[82] and 2026^[83]).
M113 A1 Kommando Panzer Artillerie 63/97 (Kdo Pz Art 63/97)		United States Switzerland	Artillery command post		1998	35	SE-235 / m2+ / m1 GPS / INTAFF^[84]
M113 A1 Feuerleitpanzer 63/97 (Flt Pz 63/97)		United States Switzerland	Fire direction vehicle		1998	53	SE-235 / m2+ / m1 / INTAFF^[85]
Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 Kommando Panzer 6×6 gl (Kdo Pz 6×6)		Switzerland	Command vehicle	0	2008	160	Converted from Panzerjäger 90 [de] with the Armament Programme 2006, budget CHF126 million.^[86]
Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 Sanitätspanzer [de]		Switzerland	Armoured ambulance	0	2006	40	Converted from Panzerjäger 90 [de] with the Armament Programme 2005, budget CHF 38 million.^[87]^[88]
Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 Panzerjäger Fahrschule	—	Switzerland	Driver training vehicle	4	—	4	Driver training vehicle.^[89]
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Radschützenpanzer 93 [de] (Spz 93)		Switzerland	APC Armoured Personnel Carrier	282	1995	515	515 Piranha II. 8×8. in 4 variants, CHF 721 million. Armament Programmes: 1993, 205 vehicles, 305 million 1996, 205 vehicles, 284 million 1999, 105 vehicles, 132 million^[90]^[91]^[92] Equipment: PAL Pz 93 with RGW 90 Kdo Pz 93/99 INTAFF with command system.
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 PAL Pz 93		Switzerland	APC Armoured Personnel Carrier	141	1995
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Kommando Panzer 93/99 (Kdo Pz 93/99)		Switzerland	Command vehicle	92	1995
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Kommando Panzer 93/99 INTAFF (Kdo Pz 93/99 INTAFF)		Switzerland	Artillery command post	92	1995
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Schützpanzer 93 Fahrschule (Spz 93 Fahrschule)		Switzerland	Driver training vehicle	5	1995	5	Driver training vehicle.^[93]
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 Schützpanzer 93 Militärpolizei (Spz Pz 93 Militärpolizei)		Switzerland	APC Armoured Personnel Carrier	8	1998	8	Military police vehicle.^[94]
Mowag Piranha IIIC 8×8 Führung Panzer FIS/HE (FHR Pz FIS/HE) (FIS=Command Information System)		Switzerland	Command vehicle	6	2005	6	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2002. Armed with M2 Browning (Mg 63/93).^[95]
Mowag Piranha IIIC 8×8 Führung Panzer FIS/HE INTAFF (FHR Pz FIS/HE INTAFF)		Switzerland	Artillery command post	6	2011	6	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2007. Artillery Command, also known as Fire Management Center.^[96]^[97]
Mowag Duro IIIP 6×6 Duro Geschütztes Mannschaft Transportfahrzeug (Duro GMTF)		Switzerland	APC Armoured Personnel Carrier	407	2010	417	420 Mowag Duro IIIP 6×6 in 3 variants, CHF 740 million Armament programmes: 2008, 220 vehicle (210 GMTF, 6 ambulance, 4 GMTF SWISSINT), 396 million ^[98] 2010, 70 vehicles, 122 million^[99] 2013, 130 vehicles, 222 million^[100] 3 GMTF lost over accidents.^[101] 72 GMTF equipped with FIS HE command information system.^[102]
Mowag Duro IIIP 6×6 Duro GMTF SWISSINT KFOR	—	Switzerland	APC Armoured Personnel Carrier	6	2010
Mowag Duro IIIP 6×6 Duro GMTF SWISSINT KFOR Ambulance		Switzerland	Armoured ambulance	4	2010
Mowag Eagle II Aufklärungsfahrzeug 97/06		Switzerland	Armoured reconnaissance vehicle	175	1997	171	Ordered with the Armament Programme 1997, budget CHF 99 million.^[103] Modernised in 2006, 4 decommissioned after accident.^[104]
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.^[104]
Mowag Eagle V 6×6 Aufklärungssystem TASYS		Switzerland	Armoured reconnaissance vehicles	100	2025	5	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2019, budget CHF 380 million.^[105]^[106] 100 vehicles ordered, 11 for instruction, 89 for service use.with scout troops.^[107] C2 system supplied by Elbit Systems, L3 Harris WESCAM MX™ - RSTA on mast 8 m high:^[61]^[107]^[108] 1 HD color camera 1 SWIR camera 1 MWIR camera 1 illumination laser 1 distance measure laser INTAFF 15 for data transmission.
ACS Enok 5.4 Swissint Panzer Wagen, Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI 4×4		Germany	Armoured patrol vehicle	Unknown	—	—	Purchased for peace keeping missions for Swissint. Known to be used with the Swisscoy mission.^[109]^[110]^[111]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Recovery
BPz3 Büffel Bergpanzer Büffel (BPz Büffel)		Germany	ARV Armoured recovery vehicle	0	2004	25	Converted from Panzer 87 with the Armament Programme 2001, budget CHF 179 million.^[112]
Bridging
Leguan Brückenpanzer Leo		Germany	AVLB Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	0	2020	12	Converted from Panzer 87 with the Armament Programme 2014, budget CHF 179 million (last being delivered in 2023).^[113]^[112] The order includes a military section: 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 A civilian section: 1 pair of 14 m bridges 1 bridge of 26 m
Sapper and engineering
AEV 3 Kodiak Geniepanzer Kodiak		Germany Switzerland	AEV Armoured engineering vehicle	0	2008	12	Converted from Panzer 87 with the Armament Programme 2006, budget CHF 139 million.^[114] Modules: 12 engineering 6 demining 4 mine protection
M113 A1 Sappeur Panzer 63/05 (Sap Pz 63/05)		United States Switzerland	Sapper vehicle	—	2005	60	SE-235 / m1.^[115] Replacement planned with Mowag Piranha IV PI PZ 21 (Pionier Panzerfahrzeug 21).^[116]
M113 A1 Minenräumpanzer 63/00 (Mirm Pz 63/00)		United States Switzerland	Mine plough	—	2003	12	Ordered with Armament Programme 2000.^[117] Replacement planned with Mowag Piranha IV PI PZ 21 (Pionier Panzerfahrzeug 21).^[116]
Explosive ordinance disposal
Mowag Duro IIIP EOD/KAMIBES	—	Switzerland	EOD vehicle Explosive ordinance disposal	5	2008	5	5 DURO–3P Explosive Ordinance Disposal EOD (5 delivered in 2008).^[118]
Mowag Eagle IV EOD		Switzerland	EOD vehicle Explosive ordinance disposal	5	2015	5	Equipped with PackBot.^[119]
Telerob tEODor		Germany	EOD robot Explosive ordinance disposal	5	—	5	Equipping the Mowag Duro IIIP EOD.^[118]
Endeavor Robotics PackBot		United States	EOD robot Explosive ordinance disposal	5	—	5	Equipping the Mowag Eagle V EOD.^[119]^[120]
Armoured machines
CAT 938G EOD/KAMIBES		United States	Armoured wheel-loader	1	—	1	Used by the KFOR / Swisscoy for engineering missions that require protection.^[121]
Ahlmann AS 200 PRG Pistenraümwagen 98	—	Germany	Armoured wheel-loader	28	—	28	Used for clearing snow from runways.^[122]

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Piranha IIIC 8×8 ABC-Aufklärungsfahrzeug 08 [de] (ABC Aufkl Fz 08)	Switzerland	CBRN reconnaissance vehicle Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear	12	2015	12	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2008, budget CHF 70 million ^[98] + 25 million (including new tech, Armament Programme 2011^[123]). Protected by 3 additional ballistic armour modules STANAG level 4^[124]
Duro IIIP Duro ABC Nachweis Fahrzeug (Nachweis Fz ABC Abw)	Switzerland	CBRN reconnaissance vehicle Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear	12	2015	12	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2008, budget CHF 47 million.^[98] Divided in 4 teams with each: 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	Radiology reconnaissance vehicle	4	—	4	Equips the ABC Defense Battalion 10.^[125]^[126]^[127]

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity 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 program 2002, with a budget of CHF120 million.^[128] 13 m high antennas, 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. ^[129] In service since 2012. IFASS multi-use emitter.
Piranha IIIC 8×8 KOMPAK Pz	Switzerland	Communication hub vehicle	12	2014	12	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2007.^[129] Equipment: SE-239 radio SE-441 POLYCOM radio SATCOM CrossSwitch (assembly of communication systems) Antennas on mast^[130]
Piranha IIIC 8×8 Kommunikation Panzer (KOMM Pz)	Switzerland	Communication hub vehicle	8	2010	8	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2009.^[131]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Weapon	Vehicle	Quantity 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.^[132]^[74]^[75]
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.^[76]^[133]^[134] 7 training turrets with the Complementary Armament Programme 2002.^[79]
Kværner NM142		Norway	Remote turret	BGM-71 TOW 2 8 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Panzerjäger 90 [de]	310	1990	106	Being retired since 2023.^[51]^[135]
Weapon stations
Kongsberg Protector RS4	—	Norway	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm) 8 × Rheinmetall Maske rapid smoke (76 mm)	Mowag Piranha IV - Mortar carrier (12 cm Mörser 16)	48	2026	48	^[136] 32 ordered in 2016, 16 ordered in 2022.
Kongsberg M151 Protector		Norway	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm) 8 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 [de] (Kommando Panzer 6×6 gl)	160	2008	160	^[137] Modified Piranha variant to a command role.^[138]
KUKA 606 A1-CH		Germany	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	Maschinengewehr 63/93 (12.7 mm) 8 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 (Spz 93 [de], PAL Pz 93 [de], Kdo Pz 93/99 [de], Kdo Pz 93/99 INTAFF [de], Pz 93 Militärpolizei)	523	1995 / 1998	523	^[139]^[140]^[141]^[142]^[143]
Kongsberg M153 Protector		Norway Switzerland	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm) 8 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Duro IIIP (Duro GMTF)	420	2010	420	^[144] Orders with Armement Programmes: 2008: 218 (for vehicles) + 2 (for instruction)^[145]^[146] 2010: 70^[147] 2013: 130^[148] The 2010 and 2013 orders were manufactured in Switzerland.
Mowag MBK 2		Switzerland	Observation cupola	MG 51/71 (7.5 mm GP11) 6 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Eagle I (Aufklärungfahrzeug 93) Mowag Eagle II (Aufklärungfahrzeug 93/97)	331	1996 / 1999	171	^[149]^[150]^[151]^[152] Also equipped with an observation system WBG 90. 171 Eagle II remain in service.^[104]
Kongsberg Protector RS4		Norway	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm) 8 × Rheinmetall Maske rapid smoke (76 mm)	Mowag Eagle V 6×6 (Aufklärungssystem TASYS)	100	2025	100	Ordered in December 2019, as part of the Armament Programme 2019.^[153]^[154]
Defenture ringmount		Netherlands	Ring mount	Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm), and / or MG 51/71 (7.5 mm GP11)	Defenture GRF (LAUF 20 GRF)	—	—	—	^[155]^[156]^[157]
Kongsberg M153 Protector		Norway	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm) 4 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Eagle V EOD (Aufklfz EOR)	5	2012	5	^[158]
Kongsberg M151 Protector		Norway	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	Maschinengewehr 07 (12.7 mm) 8 × SW Thun smoke discharger (76 mm)	Mowag Duro IIIP NBRC (ABC Nachweis Fahrzeug)	12	2015	12	Acquired with the Armament Programme 2008.^[159]^[47]^[160]
Kongsberg M151 Protector		Norway	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station		Piranha IIIC 8×8 NBRC (ABC-Aufklärungsfahrzeug 08 [de])	12	2015	12
Kongsberg Protector RS4		Norway	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	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.^[161]^[162]
Combat munitions
DM12A1 MZ HL Pat 87 Lsp		Germany	120 mm, HEAT MP-T High-explosive anti-tank, Multi-purpose, Tracer	—	Panzer 87WE	—	—	—	^[132]^[163] Purchased to be used with the first Leopard 2A4 in service.
DM33 Pfeil Pat 90 Lsp	—	Germany Switzerland	120 mm, APFSDS-T Armour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot - Tracer	—	Panzer 87WE	—	—	—	^[132]^[163] 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 Armour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot - Tracer	—	Panzer 87WE	20,000	2001	20,000	^[132]^[163]^[164] Made by Rheinmetall DeTec and RUAG Ammotec, with a tungsten projectile (WSM 4-1 tungsten alloy).
Rheinmetall DM11 12cm Pz Kan MZ Pat 21		Germany	120 mm, HE-FRAG programmable munition	—	Panzer 87WE	—	2025	—	^[165] New munition with the Armament Programme 2025 and the modernisation of the Panzer 87.^[166]^[167]^[168]
Rheinmetall-Oerlikom PMC 287 30mm Spz Kan 00 Pfeil Pat Lsp		Switzerland	30×173 mm, APFSDS-T Armour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot - Tracer	—	CV9030	—	2003	—	^[169]^[170]^[76] Tested in 2000.
Rheinmetall-Oerlikom PMC 308 30mm Spz Kan 00 Mzwk Pat Lsp		Switzerland	30×173 mm, ABM / KETF Air-burst munition / kinetic energy time fuse	—	CV9030	—	2003	—	^[169]^[170]^[76]^[171] Tested in 2000.
Rheinmetall Maske 76mm rapid smoke 7,6cm Nebelpatrone 21 mit elektrischer Zündung	—	Germany	Smoke grenade		—	—	2022	—	^[172]^[173] Ordered in 2022.
SW Thun Nebelwerfer (76 mm) 7,6 cm Nebelwerfer 1987		Germany Switzerland	Smoke grenade	—	—	—	1987	—	^[133] Remains in service. Made under licence, designed by Diehl.

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity 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.^[176] Equipped with RLS 609CH mount for M2 Browning and MG 51 /71. To be 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:^[177] 2040 vehicles equipped with transport structure 160 vehicles withoutInitially, the Mowag Duro was ordered: Armament Programme 1993, 2000 ordered^[178] Armament Programme 1997, 1000 ordered^[179]
Mowag Duro I		Switzerland	Utility vehicles used for command, communications, workshop	3,000	2000	Around 800	Vehicles equipped with a shelter tailored to the mission.^[180]
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.^[181]^[182] Armament programme 2015, 200 communication vehicles SE-235/M2.^[183]^[184]
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.^[183]^[184]^[185]^[186] 180 of the vehicles are transmission ones, equipped with radio SE-235 / SE-240.^[187]
Mercedes Benz 316 BT 4×4 Sprinter - minibus 10 places	(illustration vehicle type)	Germany	Troop transport during peace time	260	2015	260	Armament programme 2013.^[188]^[189]
Mercedes Benz 316 CDI 4×4 Sprinter - minibus 10 places	(illustration vehicle type)	Germany	Troop transport during peace time	280	2012	280	Armament programmes:^[190] 2010, 170 vehicles ordered 2011, 50 vehicles ordered 2013, 30 vehicles ordered via AEB 2013
Mercedes Benz 316 CDI 4×4 Sprinter - panel van	(illustration vehicle type)	Germany	Utility vehicle	100	2014	100	Armament programme 2014.^[191]
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.^[192]
VW T6 2.0 TDI 4×4 Hundeführer KA 2Box		Germany	Canine vehicle	—	2020	―	^[193]
Medical vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516 CDI Sanitätswagen Leicht (Sanw L)		Germany	Military equipped ambulance	20	2013	150	Ordered with the Armament programme 2009, with a budget of CHF47 million.^[194]^[195] Used as a complement to the Piranha 6x6. 20 with same medical equipment as piranha 130 with civilian medical equipment.
		Germany	Civilian equipped ambulance	130	2013	150
Military police vehicles
BMW 530d (F11) (Patr Fz BMW 530d)		Germany	Military police vehicle	—	―	―	^[196]^[197]
BMW X3 (F25) (Patr Fz BMW X3)		Germany	Military police vehicle	―	―	―	^[198]
BMW X5 (E70) (Patr Fz BMW X5)	―	Germany	Military police vehicle	―	―	―	^[199]
Volkswagen Transporter T5 (Eiw MP Multifunktional 5Pl 4×4 VW T5)		Germany	Military police vehicle	—	―	―	^[200]^[201]
Volkswagen Transporter T5 (Eiw MP Spez Det KA 4×4 VW T5)	―	Germany	Military police vehicle	—	―	―	Special detachment military police vehicle.^[202]
Volkswagen Transporter T6		Germany	Military police vehicle	—	―	―
Mitsubishi Pajero (4th gen)		Japan	Military police vehicle	—	―	―	^[203]^[204] 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:^[205] 2013, 500 ordered^[206] 2016, 2,000 ordered^[207] 2021, 1,000 ordered^[208] 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.^[209]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Bridging
Pont flottant motorisé [fr] 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.^[212]^[213] The purchase included 9 sets with each: 9 modules 4 ramps 13 trucks Modernisation of the system in 2021 by RUAG MRO:^[214] 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 45 m (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.^[215]^[216]^[217] Total equipment:^[218]^[219] 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^[220]
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.^[221]^[222]
Mabey Bridge Compact 200 - Logistic support bridge Ustü Brü Syst		United Kingdom	Maybey type bridge	—	—	—	Emergency bridge purchased in 2007.^[223]^[224]^[225]
Class 30 trackway Rollstrasse 08		United Kingdom	Aluminium matting system	—	—	—	Unknown quantity in service.
Steel bridge Stahlträgerbrücke 90 (St Trg Brü 90) 142 meters		—	Steel bridge	12	1998	12	Ordered with the Armament Program 1997.^[226]^[227]^[228] 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.
Pile drivers
Liebherr R 912 LC equipped with DEMAG HB14 Rammgerät 94		Germany Switzerland	Pile driver crawler	25	1995	25	Procured with Armament Programme 1994.^[229] Used to drive wood logs for temporary bridge Stahlträgerbrücke 95.^[230]^[231]
Rammgeräte 97		Switzerland	Pile driver platform	18	1998	18	Procured with Armament Programme 1997.^[232] Used to drive wood logs for temporary bridge Stahlträgerbrücke 95.
Cranes
Liebherr LTM 1040–1 40 t Kranwagen 6×6	(illustration of the variant)	Switzerland Germany	Mobile crane	5	1995 / 98	5	^[233]^[234]
Liebherr LTM 1055–3.2 55 t Kranwagen Swissint 6×6		Switzerland Germany	Mobile crane	8	2014 / 20	8	Four cranes purchased in 2014 and four in 2020.^[234]^[235]
Liebherr LTM 1090–4.1 90 t Kranwaagen 8×8	(illustration of the variant)	Switzerland Germany	Mobile crane	1	2006	1	^[236]
Wheeled excavators
Caterpillar M318F Pneubagger GG 20 t	–	United States	20-tons wheeled excavator	8	2018	8	^[237]^[238]
Caterpillar M322D	–	United States	20-tons wheeled excavator	1	2010	1	^[239]
New Holland MH 5.6	–	United States	20-tons wheeled excavator	1	2006	1	^[239]
Komatsu PW 160-7 EO	–	Japan	18-tons wheeled excavator	4	2011	4	^[239]
Hyundai R55W-9A [de] PHB GG 6.5 tons 4×4 gl	–	Belgium South Korea	6.5-tons wheeled excavator	2	2020	2	^[240]^[241]
Tracked excavators
Caterpillar 320E L		United States	23-tons tracked excavator	25	2014	25	^[242]
Caterpillar 320E LRR	–	United States	26-tons tracked excavator	7	2015	7	^[243]
Caterpillar 320	–	United States	23.6-tons tracked excavator	1	2021	1	^[244]
Caterpillar 325	–	United States	29.1-tons tracked excavator	1	2021	1	^[245]
Hyundai R60CR-9A		South Korea	6-tons tracked excavator	20	2020	20	^[246]^[247] 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	^[248]
Volvo EC 55C	–	Sweden	5.7-tons tracked excavator	3	2009	3	^[249]
Vovlvo ECR 58D	–	Sweden	6-tons tracked excavator	2	2014	2	^[250]
Volvo EC 210B	–	Sweden	18.3-tons tracked excavator	4	–	4	^[251]
Volvo EC 210B NC	–	Sweden	18.3-tons tracked excavator	7	–	7	^[252]
Volvo EC 210B NLC		Sweden	18.3-tons tracked excavator	12	–	12	^[253]
Loaders
Caterpillar 930K Ladeschaufel GG 14.6 t		United States	Wheeled loader	40	2013	40	Ordered with the Armament program 2010, with a budget of CHF 15 million.^[254]^[255]^[256] Replacement of the FAUN F-1310 ^[254]^[257]
Caterpillar 930M	–	United States	Wheeled loader	10	2015	10	^[258]
Liebherr LR 622B		Germany Switzerland	17-tons tracked loader	5	2006	5	^[259]
Liebherr LR 624	–	Germany Switzerland	19.2-tons tracked loader	4	2008	4	^[260]
Liebherr LR 634	–	Germany Switzerland	22-tons tracked loader	6	2009	6	^[261]^[262]
Dumpers
Menzi Muck 45RD-C	–	Switzerland	4.15-tons dumper	13	2025	13	^[263]
Tractors
JCB Fastrac 4220 4×4 JCB Fastrac mit Seilwinde 20 t Pfahlrz		United Kingdom	Fast tractor	4	2018	4	^[264] Accessories: P25HY 20-tons winch front transport container Used mostly to disassemble wooden bridge piles from the bank.^[265]^[266]
Rigitrac SKH 120 TRAK 4×4 GL Rigitrac SKH 120		Switzerland	Tractor	15	2008	15	^[267] Used in logistics centers as a towing machine.
Rigitrac SKH 95 TRAK 4×4 GL Rigitrac SKH 95 Fuer LW	(illustration)	Switzerland	Tractor	–	–	–	^[268] Used in logistics centers as a towing machine.
Handling equipment
Dieci Apollo 25.6 [de] Teleskoplader GG 5 tons 4×4 gl	(illustration)	Italy	Telehandler	100	2022	100	Successor of the Fug 93. Orders: 2017: 102 ordered^[269]^[270] 35 for engineering and rescue teams 67 for logistics 2022: 100^[271]^[272]
Kalmar DCG150-12	—	Sweden	Heavy forklift	19	2020	19	^[273]
Linde H30D 393	(illustration)	Germany	Forklift	150	—	150	Successor of the Steinbock 2t.^[274] Ordered with the Armament program 2010, with a budget of CHF 14.3 million.^[275]^[276]
Manitou M30-4 DFG 4×4 gl		France	Forklift	20	2020	20	^[277]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity acquired	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Field telephones
Feldtelefon 96 (Ftf 96) [ja]		Switzerland	Field telephone	—	1997	—	^[281]
Communication network
RUAG Ersa IMFS Integrated Military Telecommunications System	—	Switzerland	Communication network system	—	2026	—	^[282]^[283]^[284] Replacement ongoing.^[285]
R-905 Richtstrahlstation 905		Switzerland	Tactical directional radio relay	1,100	2000	1,100	^[286]^[287]^[288] 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^[289] 2002, 400 R-905, unknown quantity of BSG 93, 205 fibre optic rollers.^[290] 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.^[284]^[291]^[292] 200 Mbit/s of datat transmission in both direction with a 90 km range.^[293] This acquisition is part of the project TK-A.^[294]
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.^[295]^[296]^[297]^[298]^[299]^[300] 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	—	^[295]^[301]^[302]^[298]^[299]^[300]
Ascom Systec Pentacom SE-138		Switzerland	VHF light portable tactical radio system	—	1999	—	^[295]^[301]^[302]^[298]^[299]^[300]
Elbit E-LynX	—	Israel	VHF / UHF, portable and mobile tactical SDR Software defined radio	—	2026	—	Successor of the SE-125 radio systems of the Army, acquired with the Armament Programme 2020.^[284] This acquisition is part of the project TK-A.^[294] 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 integriertes Funkaufklärungs- und Sendesystem		Israel	SIGINT antenna	—	—	—	Integrated Radio Intelligence and Broadcasting System.^[303]^[304]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity (2024)	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.^[305]^[306]
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.^[307]
new NYX™ Restlichtverstärker 19 (RLV19)	Illustration (AN PVS-31D, derived from NYX)	Greece Switzerland	Night vision goggles (4th generation)	8'385	Designed by Theon Sensors and manufactured by Safran Vectronix AG, equipped with 4G image intensifier tubes supplied by Photonis. Ordered with the Armament Programme 2019.^[308]^[306]
L3Harris GPNVG-18	Illustration	United States	Night vision goggles (4th generation)	—	Used with ARD 10.^[309]
Observation 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.^[307]^[310]^[311]
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).^[307]^[310]^[311]
WESCAM MX™ - RSTA - TASYS		Canada	EO/IR - observation / reconnaissance	—	^[312]^[313] It equips the Mowag Eagle V 6x6 TASYS, and some are also used for dismounted troops.

Model	Image	Origin	Type	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
AN/TPS-75 (FLORES)		United States France	Air surveillance radar, 3D radar, PESA	2004	4	4 radar sites, Mount Pilatus, Scopi, Weisshorn and Weissfluh made by Thales Raytheon Systems.^[314] Modernised in 2022.^[315] Feeding the FLORAK0 radar system.
AN/TPS-70 Tactical Flight Radar (TAFLIR)		United States	Mobile air surveillance radar, 3D radar, PESA, s-band	1985	5	Feeding the FLORAK0 radar system.^[316] To be replaced by the Tmob Radar MR.^[317]
Hensoldt Twinvis SILENZIO passive radar system		Germany	Passive radar	2024	3 (+30 planned)	Financing and order with Armament Programme 2024, budget CHF 120 million.^[318] Armament Programme 2025, budget CHF 80 million additionally.^[319]^[320]
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 replaces the FLUR 90.^[321]^[322]
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.^[323]^[324]^[325] Installed at the air bases of Payerne, Emmen, Locarno, Meiringen, Sion. Replaces QUADRADAR.

Programme	Equipment	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Delivery	Cost	Notes
Air surveillance
2028 Armed Forces Dispatch programme	Leonardo TMMR Tactical Multi Mission Radar	―	Italy	C-band (IEEE), GaN, AESA, mobile, short range, lower airspace suveillance radar	1 (+ additional when proven in operation by troops)	2026	—	^[352]^[353]
Patriot system
Air2030 BODLUV Air2030 Bodengestütztes Luftverteidigungssystem grösserer Reichweite	TOC-C Tactical Operation Center Coordination	―	United States	Coordination	3	2026 to 2028	CHF 1.987 billion budget, Contract USD $1.2 billion	Coordination of the air-defence mission.^[354]
	AN/MSQ-132 Tactical Operation Center Execution (TOC-E)		United States	Engagement control station	5			^[355]^[356]
	AN/MPQ-65A		United States	AESA Radar, with GaN solid-state transmitters, Semi-trailer	5			Radar 360°, with a primary direction.^[357]
	EPP RADAR-V	(illustration of a different variant of the power plant)	Germany	Electrical power plant for radar	5			Supplied by Vincorion.^[358]
	M903		United States	Launching station (TEL)	17			^[357]
	OE-349 Antenna Mast Group		United States	UHF communications array	7			^[357]
	Raytheon MIM-104E GEM-T (PAC-2)		United States Germany	Long range surface-to-air missile (solid-state GaN transmitters for guidance system)	70			MBDA Deutschland GmbH will manufacture the GEM-T missiles for European clients of Raytheon.^[359]
	Iveco MLT	(illustration of a Trakker semi-truck)	Italy	Semi trucks and 8×8 trucks	Around 42			^[360]^[361]
Air2030 BODLUV complement Air2030 Bodengestütztes Luftverteidigungssystem grösserer Reichweite	Lockheed Martin PAC-3 MSE		United States	Medium range surface-to-air missile	72	2028	CHF 300 million	Complementary missile order to Lockheed Martin in 2023, budget for it included in the Armament Programme 2023, and part of the program "Air2030 BODLUV”.^[362]^[363]^[364]^[365]
IRIS-T system
Bodluv MR Programme Replacement of M Flab (Rapier) Systeme der bodengestützten Luftverteidigung mittlerer Reichweite	Diehl IRIS-T SLM		Germany	Launching station (TEL)	7 ^[366]	―	CHF 1,500 million	Tender launched 30 April 2024.^[367]^[368] Tender winner: Diehl is the only supplier making a firm offer with the IRIS-T SLM.^[369] Budget, CHF 660 million, contract cost 500 million.^[370]^[371] Additional fire unitts to be ordered under the Armament programme 2026 (CHF 1 billion):^[372] 2 fire units more missiles more training capacity more spare parts and test systems
	Hensoldt TRML-4D			AESA Radar, with GaN solid-state transmitters
	Diehl / Airbus Fortion IBMS-FC	—		Fire control station
Anti-drone defence
C-UAS defence programme	Securiton	—	Switzerland	Semi-mobile systems,C-UAS	―	―	CHF 3.5 million	In July 2025, the Swiss Army planned to purchase an anti-drone system, and to develop competences in the field.^[373] A system was tested and was urgently ordered to protect the infrastructure in November 2025.^[374]

Programme	Equipment (pre) selected / potential equipment	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	To enter service in	Notes
Surveillance
Mobile tactical radars - medium range teilmobiles Radarsysteme mittler Reichweite (Tmob Radar MR)	Unknown	―	―	Semi-mobile 3D radar	Unknown	2031	The TAFLIR radar will be replaced under the Armament Programme 2026 (200 km range).^[382] It will enter service in 2030.
Mobile tactical radars - short range teilmobiles Radarsysteme kurzer Reichweite (Tmob Radar KR)	Hensoldt	―	Germany	Mobile 3D radar	Unknown	Unknown	^[383] Offers to be submitted by February 2025 To be financed by the Armament Programme 2028
	IAI ELTA Systems		Israel
	Leonardo		Italy
	Leonardo DRS		United States
	Saab AB		Sweden
	SRC Inc.		United States
	Weibel Scientific		Denmark
Air defence systems
Bodluv KR mob Programme / Oerlikon GDF-005 replacement Systeme der bodengestützten Luftverteidigung kurze Reichweite mobile	Skynex		Switzerland	Semi-stationary anti-air gun	Unknown	2028	The 35 mm Fliegerabwehrkanone 63/12 will need to be replaced from 2032^[381]^[380]^[384] As of February 2026, the Swiss Army announced the project for the Skyranger system was under negotiation.^[385] 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.^[382]
	Skyranger 30 on Piranha IV		Switzerland	Self-propelled anti-air gun	Unknown	2032
FIM-92 Stinger replacement	FIM-92K Stinger		United States	MANPAD	Unknown	2032	Replacement of the Stinger as they will reach their end of life. Potential for modernising the Stinger missiles.^[381]^[380]
	Fulgur		Italy
	Mistral 3		France
	RBS-70 NG		Sweden
	Starstreak		United Kingdom

Programme	Equipment (pre) selected / potential equipment	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	To enter service in	Notes
Mini UAV	Unknown	(illustration picture)	―	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	Unknown	―	Financing and order with Armament Programme 2024, budget CHF 20 million.^[318] Additional budget of CHF 108 million provided in September 2025.^[386] Companies involved in research:^[387] PMRobotics Skysec Defence ^[388] Diehl Defence
Taskforce drones	Unknown	―	Switzerland	Loitering munitions	Unknown	―	^[389]
Taskforce drones	CDDS	―	Switzerland	C-UAS Counter unmanned air system	Unknown	―	^[390]^[391]

Model	Origin	Type	In service since	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Stinger units
FIM-92 Stinger Leichtes Fliegerabwehr-Lenkwaffensystem Stinger	United States Switzerland	MANPAD	1994	3,500 missiles 480 launchers	Manufactured under licence by Eidg. Flugzeugwerk Emmen F+W (RUAG today).^[326]^[327] According to 2025 information, 96 launchers remain in service.^[328]
AN/PPQ-2 [fr] PSTAR Portable Search and Target Acquisition Radar (Alert STI)	United States	Trailer equipped with 3D short range radar	2002	24	Ordered with the Armament Programme 2002, budget CHF70 million to Lockheed Martin NE&SS-Radar Systems.^[329]^[326]^[330] Used as a surveillance system for the Stinger air-defence units.
Oerlikon GDF-005 units
GDF-005 modified 35 mm Fliegerabwehrkanone 63/12	Switzerland	Anti-air twin canon	―	24	Modified from the GDF-001 / 002 (Fliegerabwehrkanone 63) to make it compatible with the AHEAD ammunition.^[331]^[332]
Oerlikon Skyguard Feuerleitgerät 75/10 Skyguard (Flt Gt 75/10)	Switzerland	Fire control system	―	―	Fire control system of the GDF-005, equipped with radar and optical sensors.^[332]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Quantity (2024)	Notes
Orbiter 2B		Israel	UAV, fixed-wing, FLIR Forward-looking infrared	ISTAR Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance	3	Ordered to Aeronautics Defense in 2020, budget for it included in the Armament Programme 2019.^[334]^[335] At the moment, only used by professional military forces (special forces and artillery).^[333]
Indago 3	(illustration picture)	United States	Mini-UAV, Multicopter	ISR Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance	7	Ordered to LM in 2020, budget for it included in the Armament Programme 2019. Planned to equip special forces, combat troops and rescue troops.^[333]^[336]^[337] Equipment of 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)^[338]
Teledyne FLIR Defense Black Hornet 4 PRS		Norway	Nano-UAV, Helicopter, FLIR Forward-looking infrared	ISR Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance	—	19 0rdered in 2020, budget for it included in the Armament Programme 2019, used with the ARD 10.^[333] Additional approved for order with the Armament Programme 2025, and ordered in February 2026.^[339]^[340]
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced		China	Mini-UAV, Multicopter	EOD surveillance Explosive ordinance disposal	4	^[341]
ANAFI/T SE ANAFI Thermal		France Switzerland	Mini-UAV, Multicopter, FLIR Forward-looking infrared	Training	74	Ordered to Parrot / SenseFly in 2020, budget for it included in the Armament Programme 2019, and part of the program "Swiss Mini UAV Program” (Swiss MUAS). Purchased to be used as a training drone for the troops.^[333]^[342]^[343]

Programme	Equipment	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Delivery	Cost	Notes
Howitzers
M109 KAWEST WE replacement Artillerie Wirkplattform und Wirkmittel 2026	DONAR on Piranha IV (10×10)	(Illustration of base vehicle)	Switzerland Germany	Self-propelled howitzer, 155 mm L/52	32	Around 2028 - 2030	CHF 850 million	Financed with Armament programme 2025.^[344] Ordered in June 2026, production to start in 2031.^[345] Adiitional orders: 1 prototype 32 reloading containers
Mortar systems
12 cm Mörser 16 Recover capability abandoned in 2010 with the retiring of the M113 A1 Minenwerfer Panzer 64/91	Mowag Piranha IV RUAG Cobra [de]		Switzerland	Mortar carrier	48	2024	CHF 579 million	32 Piranha IV Cobra ordered in 2016, 16 additional in 2022.^[346] Additional trucks, and containers were ordered in 2022, but in unknown quantity. Command vehicles modified from existing fleet of Eagle III.
	Iveco Trakker	(illustration picture)	Italy	Container armoured truck	12
	Mowag Eagle III		Switzerland	Command vehicle	16
	Ammunition container	^[347]	Switzerland	ISO shipping containers (20 ft)	36
Rheinmetall (former Expal) 81 mm mortar ammunitions	—	(illustration picture)	Germany Spain	Illumination and smoke 81 mm mortar ammunitions	—	From 2025	—	Ordered in July 2024.^[348] flare cartridge (white light) flare cartridge (infrared) smoke cartridge based on red phosphorus Expal ammo design to be manufactured by Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH at the Neuenburg am Rhein plant.

Programme	Equipment	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Delivery	Cost	Notes
Special forces vehicles
LAUF 20 GRF Replacement of the AGF Serval LAUF	Defenture VECTOR		Netherlands	Light tactical vehicle	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Prototype delivered to Swiss Army in February 2021, meant to be supplied to the ARD 10, order confirmed in December 2023 (special forces).^[349]^[157]
Sapper and engineering vehicles
Pionier Panzerfahrzeug 21 Replacement of M113 A1 Minenräumpanzer 63/00 and M113 A1 Sappeur Panzer 63/05	Mowag Piranha IV		Switzerland	Armoured engineering vehicles	84	2025	CHF 577 million	60 ordered in 2021, 24 in 2022.^[161] Global Clearance Solutions supplies a quick coupler, dozer blades, manipulator arms. Pearson supplies mine ploughs. 24 drones part of the contract
Accessory for vehicles
Multispektrale Tarnsysteme programme	SSZ Camouflage AG	—	Switzerland	Multispectral camouflage for vehicles	—	2026	—	^[350] Selected in November 2025, different systems for different applications.^[351]
	Saro GmbH	—	Germany
	Saab Barracuda AB	—	Sweden

Programme	Equipment (pre) selected / potential equipment	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	To enter service in	Notes
Pistol 75 (SIG P220) replacement	SIG P 320 Pistol 9 mm CH A NG		Switzerland	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	140,000	2026	New standard issue pistol selected in 2025.^[375]^[376] It was in competition with: Glock G45 Gen 5 Heckler & Koch SFP9 140,000 pistols are planned in total in multiple orders:^[375]^[376] 60,000 with the Armament programme 2026^[377]
BGM-71 TOW replacement	Spike LR2		Israel Germany	Anti-tank guided missile	130 mm	Unknown	―	Successor selected in 2023. Financing and order with Armament Programme 2024, budget CHF 200 million.^[378]^[318]

Programme	Equipment (pre) selected / potential equipment	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	To enter service in	Notes
Armoured fighting vehicles
Mowag Piranha IIC 8×8 replacement	Mowag Piranha IV		Switzerland	Wheeled infantry fighting vehicle	Unknown	Early 2030s	Replacement of the Radschützenpanzer 93 [de].^[379]
Armoured vehicles (APC, command and reconnaissance vehicles)
M113A1 Kdo Pz 63/07 replacement Führungsfahrzeug Kat. 3	Mowag Eagle V (6×6)	(Illustration of base vehicle)	Switzerland	Armoured command vehicle	Unknown	2026	To be ordered in 2 batches: Batch 1 to be ordered with the Armament Programme 2024, budget CHF 260 million^[82] Batch 2 to be ordered with the Armament Programme 2026 / 27, budget unknown^[83]
Mowag Piranha IB 6×6 replacement	Likely Mowag Eagle V 6×6		Switzerland	Armoured ambulance	Unknown	Early 2030s	Replacement of the Sanitätspanzer [de].^[379]
Mowag Eagle I and II replacement	Likely Mowag Eagle V 4×4 or Piranha IV 6×6		Switzerland	Reconnaissance vehicle	Unknown	2033	Replacement of the Aufklärungsfahrzeug 93 / 97.^[381]
Mowag Eagle III replacement	Likely Mowag Eagle V 6×6	(Illustration of base vehicle)	Switzerland	Artillery observer vehicle and artillery command post	Unknown	2033	Replacement of the Schiesskommandanten Fahrzeug INTAFF (SKdt Fz INTAFF).^[381]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Removed from active service	In reserve (2023)	Notes
Leopard 2A4 Panzer 87		West Germany Switzerland	Main battle tank	1987	71	2023, 71 in reserve after sale of 25 tanks to Rheinmetall in November 2023.^[392] 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.^[74]
Eagle I Aufklärungsfahrzeug 93		Switzerland	Armoured reconnaissance vehicle	1993	156	Retired at the end of 2019^[104]

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