Defense New army camouflage systems come from European manufacturers
The Swiss Armed Forces are receiving new camouflage systems. The Federal Office of Armaments Armasuisse is commissioning these from three European suppliers.
10.11.2025, 12:26
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Three suppliers from Switzerland, Germany and Sweden have been commissioned for the new camouflage system, as Armasuisse announced on Monday. The testing of the three manufacturers took place between July and September at the weapons ranges in Thun BE and Bure JU.
The decision in favor of these three manufacturers strengthens the armaments policy strategy of the Federal Council, the statement continued. In addition to strengthening the domestic technology and industrial base, this strategy also provides for increased procurement in neighboring states and other European countries.
In order to be able to defend itself in cooperation with other countries in the event of an armed conflict, Switzerland needs systems that are identical or compatible with those of other countries, according to Armasuisse. It also increases supply chain security.
So-called multispectral camouflage systems offer protection against current reconnaissance means. The camouflage and deception systems therefore make a significant contribution to making it more difficult for soldiers and infrastructure to be detected by modern sensors. In addition to the human eye, reconnaissance also includes drones, which capture both visual and infrared signals. Various reconnaissance systems are also able to locate ground targets using radar reconnaissance.
