Switzerland's long-standing position has been one of well-armed neutrality and the European country has mandatory conscription for men. #EuropeNews
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27/08/2026 - 22:25 GMT+2
Switzerland announced its intention to build a military drone battalion on Thursday, amid a rearmament trend across Europe.
"From 2028, the army will deploy its own drone battalion for reconnaissance, operations and defence," the defence ministry said in a statement.
The battalion will be backed up by a specialised recruitment and training programme.
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