Switzerland cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack and must boost military spending ‍given rising risks from Russia, the head ​of its armed forces said. “What we cannot do is defend against threats from a distanc eor even a full-scale attack on our country,” said ​Mr. Switzerland is increasing defence spending, modernising artillery and ground systems and replacing ageing fighter jets with Lockheed ‌Martin F-35As. Mr. Suessli ‍said attitudes towards the military had not shifted despite the war in Ukraine and Russian efforts ‍to destabilise Europe. “That is too long ⁠given the threat,” Mr. Suessli said.

Source: The Hindu December 27, 2025 20:32 UTC