“No jolt” after Ukraine war – Switzerland is not defensible:
Four years after the Russian attack on Ukraine, Army Chief Thomas Süssli is disillusioned: ...
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Swiss Military Lags Behind Post-Ukraine ConflictFour years after Russia's invasion, only one-third of Swiss soldiers are fully equipped; full defense readiness may take until 2050.
Key FactsDec 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Army Chief Thomas Süssli highlights Switzerland’s insufficient security response following the Russian invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago.
- The absence of recent war experience, misplaced trust in neutrality, and geographical distance explain the lack of political momentum.
- The army is advancing through an innovation system and international partnerships to address growing cyber threats.
- Defense capability remains limited with only a third of troops fully equipped and increased spending delayed until after 2032.
The population and the politics must not believe that the army is defensible when it is not.— Army Chief Thomas Süssli warns against the illusion of a defensible army.
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- Corps Commander Thomas Süssli announced his resignation as head of the Swiss Army effective at the end of 2025.
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- Süssli offered a critical view on digitalization and media communication, while praising the cultural transformation within the army.
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