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Edition 2013

DefenceIndustry

ofSwitzerland

LIMITED DOMESTIC MARKET,INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGES

Today, the Swiss Avionics, Security and Defense Industry containsaround 100 companies, larger enterprises as well as SME‘s,subsidiaries of large multinational corporate groups, companieswhose activities are dedicated to armament completely or to a largeextent, companies with strategic business in armament as well asin other areas, companies acting as suppliers to domestic andforeignOEM‘s with production of all sorts of equipment, assembliesand parts (often dual use), provision of special processes andvarious engineering services etc. The so-called “SWISS-ASD”Industry offers more than 10,000 valuable positions for engineers,scientists and qualified professionals, including a wide range ofapprenticeship programs.

A stable domestic market is highly important for the progress and thedevelopment of valuable ASD industry jobs. It is imperative, that theSwiss industry is able to participate substantially in the annualarmament program of the Swiss Army. But the local market is verylimited and wavering demands are a fact. Export can compensate for these ups anddowns - or much better - enable substantial growth. An important prerequisite for theadvancement of export is success in the domestic market. SWISS-ASD companies fight forthe right to sell their products, services and military equipment abroad, based on fairand transparent export laws, similar to those of our neighboring countries, in other words:

“A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD WITH EUROPEAN COMPETITORS”.

Apart from the limited local market and the restrictive export law, the high labor costs, theunfavorable exchange rate of the Swiss Franc against USD & EURO and the non NATOmembership are major handicaps for the export market as well. Of course, there arealso some very strong points speaking for the Swiss industry: the latest technologies, a highdegree of innovation, excellent quality, on-time delivery and the proverbial reliability.

Another significant and necessary enabler for the domestic industry is Switzerland’s offsetpolicy, the industrial participation (direct and indirect) program in huge armamentprocurements (e.g. Fighter Aircraft replacement). Capable Swiss companies and researchinstitutes get a chance to capture new market domains, to participate in technologytransfer and enter into long-term foreign business relations, exceeding the volume ofcontractual offset obligations. Although, Switzerland’s offset policy offers local companiesmany opportunities, but it does not guarantee a piece of the pie per se.Competitiveness and leading edge technology are key to being awarded.

Last but not least, maintaining a robust and competitive domesticDefence industry assures us independent national security.

Bruno E. GIGERPresident SWISS-ASD,

The Aeronautics, Security andDefence Division of Swissmem

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Andair is thecompetentspecialist inshelter

technologywith over 40 years ofexperience. Morethan 3’000 largeprotected installationsin over 55 countriesworldwide havebeen equipped withAndair components.With the Andair rangeof products large andsmall shelters aresuccessfully protectedand ventilatedagainst many threatsand endangerments.

� THREATS� Conventional warfare� Nuclear warfare� Industrial accidents� Sabotage� Terrorism� Earthquakes� Breakdowns

� ENDANGERING OF� Population� Cultural assets� Essential buildings

� SHELTERREQUIREMENTS FOR� Civilian survival� Command posts� Petro-chemical plants� Armed forces

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Shelterentrance withblast doors

Ventilating unit withelectro-motor and handcrankand large NBC-filterbank

Example ofa typicalshelter layout

The Andair air raid shelterprogram offers acomprehensive range ofventilation components for anysize of shelter, such asexplosion protection valves,gasfilters, gastight shut-offvalves, NBC Survivor, EMPprotection components, NBCfilters, air handling units, air

conditioning units, ventilatingunits and blast doors.

Andair equipment meetsthe Swiss Federal Departmentof Defence (DDPS)requirements, and thecompany is ISO 9001:2000certified.

We take responsibility – weensure life protection.

Contact: Michael RiedoAndair AG Schaubenstrasse 4 CH-8450 Andelfingen Switzerland

Tel: +41 52 304 24 24 Fax: +41 52 304 24 25e-mail: [email protected] www.andair.ch


Withaturnover of8.6millionEuros and

around 74,000employeesworldwide,Atos is Europe’s leadingIT services provider. TheSwiss Civil and NationalSecurity division is theglobal competencecenter of Atos in thefield of defense andintelligence. The rescueand secu rity forces,intelligence services andthemilitary of severalnations thus depend onthe reliability of their ITsystems of proverbialSwiss quality. Around


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600 employees aredesigning, developingand implementinginnovative securitysolutions.With acomprehensive servicepackage, fromconsultation anddevelopment, viaimplementation,operation andmaintenance, through totraining and financing,Atos has acted as ageneral contractor forits customers.

Defense and security hasalways been about antici-pating threat and making thebest use of resources. Defenseagencies must be able to deliver

effective front-line support,focusing increasingly on theneed for interoperability. Butnow, new and less well-definedthreats including cyber-security complicate the picture,and secure networkedcollaboration becomes apriority.

Specialist competencesinclude:� Mission critical command

and control systems� Homeland security,

spanning identitymanagement and border.

� Education and training,including battlefieldsimulation

� Procurement andexpeditionary logistics

� Secure IntelligenceCollection and AssessmentWhatever area you are

concerned about, the Atos’Defense & Security businesstechnologists are yourcompetent partners.

Civil and National Security – Security without compromise

Contact: Atos AGFreilagerstrasse 28 8047 Zurich, Switzerland

Tel: +41 58 702 14 50 email: [email protected]/cns


Cassidian is thedefence andsecurity divisionof EADS,

focussing on globalsecurity and systems,lead systemintegration, platformsand value addedproducts and services tocivilian andmilitarycustomers around theworld. Its portfolioincludes land, navaland joint systems,air systems (aircraftand unmannedaerial systems),intelligence andsurveillance, securecommunications, cybersecurity as well as testsystems, missiles,services and supportsolutions.

Cassidian is the secondlargest division of EADSwhose other divisions includeAirbus, Eurocopter andAstrium. In 2011, Cassidianemployed approximately28,000 employees worldwideand achieved combinedrevenues of €5.8 billion. Thecorporate headquarters ofCassidian are located inMunich, Germany with severaloffices located across Europe,USA, India, Mexico and theMiddle East. The Swissrepresentative office ofCassidian is located in Bern.

From ground surveillance,weapon location system,surveillance and targetacquisition to passive radar,Cassidian's systems areavailable to support criticalsecurity missions worldwide.

Cassidian produces ground,

naval and airborne multi-mode radar systems fordifferent users andapplications. An exampleof which is groundsurveillance radar usedfor supporting airdefence units.

The mobile land basedsurveillance and targetacquisition radar TRML-3D is designed formedium range detectionand air defence. Therapidly deployable systemis fully operational in lessthen 10 minutes. It iscapable of detectingtracking and classifyingvarious types of targets,focussing on small, fastand low-flying aircraft,missiles and hoveringhelicopters. TRML-3Dcan be deployed as astand-alone radar orintegrated into air defencesystems in coordinationwith other radars andcommand controlsystems.

With IMESS(Integriertes ModularesEinsatzsystem SchweizerSoldat), armasuisseselected Cassidian'sWarrior21TM concept as thebasis for the Swiss Army's futuresoldier system. By listeningclosely to the needs of todaysinfantryman, CASSIDIAN isnow able to provide them withrobust equipment for enhancedmobility, survivability, lethalityand sustainability. The IMESSmodular system offers the SwissArmy a complete range ofequipment for the individualsoldier up to platoon level, andfor integration in armouredvehicles.

Cassidian is also a leadingprovider of IT andcommunicationsinfrastructure solutions formilitary and security


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organizations worldwide.Cassidian designs andintegrates solutions for fixedIT and communicationinfrastructure in NATOheadquarters in Europe,nation-wide border securitysystems as well as deployableIT and communicationsystems for NATOand the French, German andUK forces.

NATO relies onCassidian's deployable ITand communicationinfrastructure (DCIS) and forthe German forces, Cassidianprovided MobKommSysBw,which is today the mostadvanced deployable

communication systemamongst European forces.

In addition to having abroad understanding of IT andcammunications solutions,Cassidian's success lies in itsability to manage complexprojects together with a largenumber of partners andsubcontractors and deliversolutions to the satisfaction oftheir customers.

For public safety and

military users, Cassidianprovides Professional MobileRadio (PMR) networks, beingthe only global provider whocan offer TETRA, TETRAPOLand P25 technology. The SwissPOLYCOM network, whichbased on Cassidian'sTETRAPOL technologystarted operation in 1999 andwill serve in total more than50.000 public safety users aftermigration of all user groups.

Contact: Franz PoschCassidian Switzerland GmbH Belpstrasse 4 CH-3074Muri/Bern

Tel: + 41 (0) 31 95 17 990 Fax: + 41 (0) 31 95 17 991e-mail: [email protected] www.cassidian.com


SwisstronicsContractManufacturingAG is the

outsourcing partner forthe Defence industry.The company has longexperience indesigning,manufacturing, testingand repairing electronicand electromechanicalproducts in the fields ofdefence, transportationandmedicaltechnology.

With a strong focus oncreating customer value overthe complete value chain,

Swisstronics offers a uniquecombination of services toprovide particular supportover the entire productlifecycle for electronic andelectromechanical devices andsystems.

�ENGINEERING FORCUSTOMER VALUESWith a long establishedexperience in application fieldslike drives, power electronicsand controls, as well as closeconnections to production, theSwisstronics Engineering teamand its affiliates can flexiblyrespond to customer requestsand design efficient solutionsaccording to customer needs.Design to cost, design tomanufacture, design to supplychain management and time tomarket are not just buzzwords

but our standard daily work.

� SYSTEM ASSEMBLYAND TESTSwisstronics is equipped withstate-of-the-art assembly linesand test systems and ismanufacturing a wide range ofmilitary products like high-frequency equipment, high-voltage assemblies, complexintegrated communication andpower distribution boxes aswell as cable harnesses formilitary vehicles.

�OUTSOURCINGPARTNERSHIPOutsourcing liberates theenergies for your core businessand increases your success rate.

Swisstronics as a part of theCicor Electronic Solutions isone of the largest contract


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manufacturing companies forelectronic products inSwitzerland.

Swisstronics providescustomer specific solutionsfrom the initial concept to thefinal product delivery.Swisstronics also offers anefficient supply chainmanagement as well as repairand logistic services and candeal with orders of small,moderate and high volume.Outsourcing with Swisstronicsresults in less investments,quicker reaction time andhigher safety.

The long time experienceand the comprehensiveresources make SwisstronicsContract Manufacturing AGthe preferred choice foroutsourcing electronics inDefence technology.

Contact: Swisstronics Contract Manufacturing AGIndustriestrasse 8 CH-9552 Bronschhofen Switzerland

Tel: +41 71 913 73 73 Fax: +41 71 913 73 74e-mail: [email protected] www.cicor.ch


GeneralDynamicsEuropeanLand Systems-

Mowag, a business unitof General DynamicsCorporation develops,designs and producestechnologicallysuperior highlyprotected vehicles formilitary use. More than16’000 wheeledvehicles of the typesEAGLE, DURO andPIRANHA are inoperation worldwidewith a large number ofarmed forces.

In the recent years, thethreat situation ininternational and homedefence missions has changedin a dramatic way. These nowspecifically call for a high level


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of crew protection againstballistic, mine and IEDthreats. With its productsGDELS-Mowag offersmodular and flexible solutionsfor the full spectrum ofoperations which require theuse of GDELS-Mowag’s coreexpertise “ProtectedMobility”. GDELS-Mowag’shigh quality products aredeployed with numerousArmies, such as Switzerland,Denmark, Ireland, Spain,Belgium, Germany, Sweden,Romania, Canada, US Army(STRYKER), US MarineCorps (LAV), Australia, NewZealand and countries in theMiddle East, Africa, SouthAmerica and Asia.

The EAGLE family of lighttactical vehicles, available in4x4 and 6x6 configurations,fulfils roles such as APC,

Ambulance, Recovery,Command, Reconnaissance,Logistics and Military Policewith seating capacityfor up to 14 soldiers, whilehaving still reserved capacityfor a comprehensivecommunication and missionsystem fit.

The DURO is a state-of-the-art 4x4 and 6x6 multipurposewheeled vehicle in protectedand unprotectedconfiguration. A vast variety ofuser-specific mission modules(e.g. Troop Transport,Ambulance, Military Police orEOD) can be mounted on the

uniform chassis.Thanks to the high degree of

commonality between theEAGLE and DURO vehicles,maintenance and trainingcosts can be kept low in acombined fleet.

The PIRANHA family ofvehicles provides the basis fornumerous mission roles asexpected of a modernmultirole vehicle. A wide rangeof special variants in 8x8configurations from 22 to 30tons has been built accordingto the specific requirementsof our various customersaround the globe.

Contact: General DynamicsEuropean Land Systems-Mowag GmbH Unterseestrasse 65 CH-8280

Kreuzlingen Switzerland Tel:+41 71 677 55 00Fax:+41 71 672 81 42 www.gdels.com


MeteolaborAG, is aprivately-owned

company, founded in1965. It has specializedin EMC, lightning, NEMP/ HEMP-protection andhigh precisionmeteorological sensors,for both civilian andmilitary applications.

Meteolabor AG isrecognized worldwide as aspecialist for reliable protectionof electronic systems againstlightning, NEMP / HEMP(Nuclear Electro-MagneticPulse / High Altitude

Electromagnetic Pulse) andother electromagneticdisturbances. Wheneverreliability counts in severeelectromagnetic environments,Meteolabor is the premieraddress. We support customersby offering consulting andengineering services, developcomplete protection conceptsand supply a broad range ofhigh quality protectioncomponents.

�PROTECTIONCOMPONENTS MADE BYMETEOLABOR®:The modular attachment kit(MAK) for long line

protection conforms tomilitary specifications andallows for safe operation ofmobile equipment in the field.It provides protection ofelectronic equipment againstthe effects of lightningstrokes, NEMP, insulationdefects and over voltage aswell as safety for personnelfrom electrical hazards. MAKcomes in different sizes withmore than 70 differentmodules. It has beenintegrated into hundreds ofcontainers and vehicles.Future system modificationscan be done easily by simplyadding more modules or


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exchanging existing modulesif required. We developmodules to customerspecifications.

�PROTECTIONCOMPONENTS MADE BYMETEOLABOR®:Meteolabor develops andmanufactures a broad range ofprotection components for allkinds of data, coaxial andpower lines up to 1000 A perphase. They are designed forreliability and are threat-leveltested against HEMP accordingto MIL-STD-188-125.

Meteolabor componentsprotect many military and

industrial electronic high-techsystems against potentiallydevastating effects of NEMP /HEMP and lightning aroundthe world, includingcommand, control,communications, computerand intelligence (C4I)facilities, transportablemilitary systems, monitoring,surveillance and alarmsystems, power plants etc.

Contact: Meteolabor AGHofstrasse 92 CH-8620Wetzikon SwitzerlandTel:+41 44 934 40 40 Fax:+41 44 934 40 99

e-mail: [email protected] www.meteolabor.com


Pilatus Aircraft Ltdis Switzerland‘smajor aircraftmanufacturer,

specialising inthe development andproduction ofhigh-performance,single-engine, training,business, commuterand special-missionaircraft. The companywas founded in 1939and is the onlyprivately ownedcompany of its class inthe world. To date,it has supplied morethan 2,000 aircraftto over 50 countriesworldwide.

The current range of Pilatusaircraft includes:� the PC-6 Turbo Porter, arugged highwing, fixed-undercarriage STOL aircraft;� the PC-7 for ab initio andbasic training;� the PC-9 M which covers thebasic and large part of theadvanced training syllabus;� the PC-21, which expands

the training envelop into jetterritory while minimising life-cycle costs. Training efficiencyis maximised by combining theeconomies of turbo propoperation with high aerodynamic performance and astate-of-the-art trainingsystem;� the PC-12 NG Business andCommuter Aircraft isestablished as the marketleader among high-performance business andcommuter turboprops. It iscapable of operating from softand short fields and is certifiedfor single-pilot operation.Since certification of the PC-12 in 1994, more than 1100aircraft have been delivered tocustomers worldwide;

Pilatus’ unique integratedtraining system developedfrom the knowledge andexperience of flight andground instructors andtraining systems specialists,offers proven training tailoredto the customers’ needs andsyllabi to assure the objectivesof modern pilot training are


The Pilatus PC-12 NGexceeding expectationseverywhere

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met. The first Swiss Air Forcejet pilot training course on thePC-21 training systemsstarted in July 2008 supportedby Pilatus. The graduates ofthis class moved directly on tothe F/A-18 operationalconversion unit and arecurrently completing theirtraining to become the firstSwiss fighter pilots who didnot require any training on thejet aircraft.

The Singapore Air Force hasalso successfully integrated the

PC-21 into their trainingpipeline and graduated twoclasses of pilots from theirbasic wings course. InNovember 2009 the UAE AirForce and Air Defence signed acontract for the provision of aPC-21 fleet of 25 aircraft. Thefirst aircraft will be delivered inthe first half of 2011 and from2012 onwards, the PC-21 willbe a cornerstone of the UAEtraining system to prepare thefuture pilots for theiroperational tasks.

Contact: Pilatus Aircraft LtdP.O. Box 992 CH-6371 Stans Switzerland

Tel: +41 41 619 61 11 Fax: +41 41 610 92 30e-mail: [email protected] www.pilatus-aircraft.com

A Pilatus PC-12 of theSwiss Air Force

Asone ofEurope'sleadingsuppliers of

technology for groundforces, the Düsseldorf-based RheinmetallDefence Group figuresprominently among theworld's top suppliers ofdefence technology andsecurity equipment. TheGroup's 9,800-strongglobal workforcegenerates annual salesof CHF 2.6 billion. ItsSwiss subsidiariesRheinmetall SchweizAG, Rheinmetall AirDefence AG, RWMSchweiz AG,Nitrochemie AG, RWMZaugg AG and I.L.E.E.AG together employover 1,300 people inSwitzerland, makingRheinmetall Defence thecountry's largestprivate sector defencecompany.

Globally acclaimed,Rheinmetall Defence’sproducts and systems standfor capabilities-oriented

innovation: new generationsof vehicles with optimizedprotection concepts, network-enabled sensors andoptronics, platform-independent weapon systems,

C-RAM-capable air defenceand high-performanceammunition, including non-lethal variants. It makes nodifference whether the task athand relates to your country’sground, air or naval forces orall three, or whether what is atstake is your external orinternal security:Rheinmetall’s unrivalledcapability of integratingindividual components intonetwork-based total solutionsmakes us a powerful partnerof the world's armed forcesand security agencies.

One of the corecompetences of RheinmetallDefence are cannon-based airdefence systems. Today thearmed forces of over fortynations rely on short-range airdefence systems made byRheinmetall's Swisssubsidiary, Rheinmetall AirDefence AG, the only


The Kodiak 3 is anadvanced, multifunctionalarmoured engineeringsystem, a perfectmatch for the heightenedrequirements of themodernmilitary

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company in the world whichproduces completeantiaircraft systems, includingradar-supported fire controlmodules, cannons,ammunition and guidedmissiles. Apart from state-of-the-art simulation andtraining systems for airdefence, Rheinmetall Defenceprovides individually tailoredtraining solutions for land, seaand airborne applications thatreflect the highest levels ofresponsiveness andcommitment to militarycustomers.

The Swiss subsidiary RWMSchweiz AG develops andmanufactures medium-calibre ammunition for land,air and naval applications,including antiaircraft rounds.Its product range extendsfrom conventional full-calibreand practice ammunition tointelligent munitions with

programmable fuses.Furthermore, theNitrochemie Group developsand produces artillery andmortar charge systems,propellants and componentsfor small-, medium- andlarge-calibre applications aswell as combustible cast partsand the associated rawmaterials. RWM Zaugg AG isspecialized inelectromechanical andelectronic fuses technologies.Highly shock proven Piezo orbattery operated safety fusesystems are developed andproduced according to thecustomer's specifications. Thecompany is a premium

address for a variety of highquality defence productapplications. Moreover,I.L.E.E. AG develops andmanufactures hightechnology laser products forcivil and militaryapplications. The militaryrange of products compriseslaser modules for pistols andguns, tactical lights as well astarget designation andalignment devices.

As the largest manufacturerof high-tech defenceequipment in Switzerland,Rheinmetall Defence is thus acompetent partner of the Swissarmed forces and internalsecurity agencies.

Contact: Rheinmetall Schweiz AGBirchstrasse 155 CH-8050 Zurich Switzerland

Tel: +41 58 206 46 00 Fax: +41 58 206 46 [email protected] www.rheinmetall-defence.com


Rheinmetall’s Aheadtechnology is the most

effective means availabletoday for countering thethreat posed by rockets,

artillery andmortar shells

As the world’s leadingsupplier of large-calibre

ammunition,Rheinmetall offers anextensive portfolio of

ammunition andpractice ammunition.

Security is the toppriority in thefield of militaryand government

communications:failsafety, securityagainst eavesdroppingand safety ofinvestment. For morethan 60 years, RoschiRohde & Schwarz AGhas been amongSwitzerland’s leadingsuppliers ofcommunicationsequipment. Thecompanymeets allsecurity requirementsthat apply to high-grade communicationssolutions.

Any organization taskedwith protecting its countryfrom threats has clear struc-tures of responsibility. Thisincludes the right “nervoussystem”: a reliable, securecommunications network thatmakes the effective commandand control of all participatingforces possible. Roschi Rohde

R&S®SDTR:SCA-compliant,open radio platformfor simultaneousvoice and datacommunications


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& Schwarz AG offersmilitary, governmental andcivil forces the right solutionsthat have been customizedfor these tasks.

Roschi Rohde & SchwarzAG is a leading supplier ofradio systems for mission-critical tasks. The newR&S®SDTR and theR&S®M3xR family of softwaredefined radios providesolutions for protecting life andvalues in a networked worldcalls for secure, interoperablecommunications (joint /combined).

Especially in times of

worldwide terrorism, securecommunications also meansincreased monitoring andintelligence.

Rohde & Schwarz is aleading manufacturer ofequipment and systems fordetection, location andanalysis of radiocom-munications signals in thefollowing fields of application:

� Internal and externalsecurity

� Radiomonitoring byregulatory governmentauthorities

� Frequency managementRoschi Rohde & Schwarz

AG provides solutions forsecure and reliable use ofmodern information andcommunications equipment.Our products protectcommunications in numerousnational and Europeangovernment officesand authorities, armed forcesand NATO.

Roschi Rohde & SchwarzAG offers complete,individualized andcomprehensive solutionsincluding software engineeringand ICT solutions. A full rangeof solutions for integratedlogistics support (ILS) isavailable for our customersthroughout the entire productlife cycle. As a generalcontractor the companyimplements customer-specificprojects cost-efficently and onschedule.

Roschi Rohde & SchwarzAG provides the experienceplus the services required inorder to support andimplement these products. Fulland efficient servicethroughout the entire productlife including repair,calibration and maintenance inline with customerrequirements ensures above-average usability and customerbenefit plus high safety ofinvestment.

Contact: Roschi Rohde & Schwarz AGMühlestrasse 7 CH-3063 Ittigen

Tel. +41 31 922 15 22 Fax +41 31 921 81 [email protected] www.roschi.rohde-schwarz.ch


R&S®DDF0xE:Digital HF/VHF/UHFmonitoring direction

finder 0.3 MHz to3000MHz

Top-grade secure Communication

RUAG is amajorinternationaltechnologygroup.

Operating from astrong home base inSwitzerland, it serves agrowingworldwideclientele. Thecompany’s focus is on

the aerospace anddefence markets in bothmilitary and civilapplications. In the fivedivisions Space,Aviation, Technology,Ammotec and DefenceRUAG employs a totalof around 7'800employees in

Switzerland, Germany,Austria, Sweden,Hungary and the USA.Customers around theglobe benefit fromRUAG’s commitment toquality, comprehensivetechnologicalknowledge and greatcapacity for innovation.


A partner to count on:RUAG provides reliablemaintenance services forarmoured vehicles

High accuracy withRUAG SWISS P – the

sniper’s choice

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�FIRST-RATE AVIATIONSOLUTIONSRUAG Aviation is a leadingsupplier, support provider andintegrator of systems andcomponents for the civil andmilitary industries. It offers abroad spectrum of technicalservices, product developmentand testing procedures. Thecore competences are civil andmilitary aircraft maintenance,repair and overhaul (MRO)and developing,manufacturing, integratingand maintaining aviationsubsystems. Its activities focuson integral life cycle supportfor aircraft, helicopters andreconnaissance UAVs. RUAGAviation is the technologypartner of the Swiss Air Force,the German Air Force andother international air forcesand aircraft manufacturers.

�HIGH-PRECISIONAMMUNITIONHigh-quality pyrotechnicproducts for miltary and civil

market are what RUAGAmmotec is specialized in. Itsprimary activities includedeveloping and manufacturingsmall caliber ammunition forArmed Forces and LawEnforcement as well as forhunting and sports. Thedivision supplies a wide range ofhigh precision ammunition forvarious operational and trainingapplications. RUAG Ammotecis particularly renowned for itsunique line of low-pollutant,NATO-qualified small-caliberammunition. All the productsconvince by their ultimatedependability, accuracy andoptimally engineered effect.

�EFFECTIVEDEFENCE SYSTEMSRUAG Defence is the strategic

technology partner for ArmedForces worldwide and deliversadvanced tailor-made solutionsfor individual customerrequirements. Among its corecompetencies are upgrades andenhancements to heavyweapon systems as well asthe development andproduction of protectionsystems for armoured vehiclesand of mobile commandand control posts.

The division conductsresearch and development inthe area of unmanned groundvehicles. RUAG Defence alsoprovides solutions for live andvirtual training, the integration,operation and maintenance ofcommunication and radarsystems and IT-solutions forinformation security.

Contact: RUAG Corporate Services AGStauffacherstrasse 65 CH-3000 Bern 22 Switzerland

Tel: +41 31 376 64 50 Fax: +41 31 376 64 51e-mail: [email protected] www.ruag.com


Swiss F/A-18 jets: ourcomprehensive aircraft

services guaranteemaximum availability

SystemsAssemblingSA is aSwiss based

leading OutsourceManufacturer inElectro technology,specialized inmanufacturingof Military Cables,Aircraft Harnessesand Electrical Boxes.

Top Quality, competitivepricing and high flexibility areour top priorities tosuccessfully serve the securityand defense market. For morethen 20 years Systems

Assembling SA is producingcables and harnesses forvarious types of militaryvehicles and aircrafts. Weenforce and keep ourcompetitiveness trough cleardefined manufacturingprocesses, with an efficientmaterial purchase system andwith a high respectedquality system ISO 9001. Inaddition all our cables are100% quality inspectedbefore they leave our factory.Flexible working hoursand highly motivatedstaff underlines our successas well.


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Contact: Systems Assembling SAChemin des Conrardes 12 CH-2017 Boudry Switzerland

Tel: +41 32 843 47 47 Fax: +41 32 843 47 00e-mail: [email protected] www.sysa.ch


Over the yearsThalesSwitzerlandhas proven

itself to be a veryinnovative company.It has become theleading provider oftactical communicationequipment for theSwiss defence market.However, Thales'sintegrated solutionsreach far beyondSwiss borders. Withthe rising demand forC4ISTAR capabilities onthe move, newrequirements forbandwidth,positioning and onboard powermanagement forvehicles have arisen.Thales Switzerland hasmet the challenge byseeking to provide theworld with state-of-the-art integratednavigation systems,mast control andvehicle powermanagement systems.

One of Thales's corebusinesses is the design,development and productionof line of sight (LOS) systemsfor the world market. Tenyears ago, Thales Switzerlandbegan to integrate thesesystems, together with othercommunication equipmentonto the masts of vehicles.The company is currentlyupgrading its LOS productline (Band 4 & 5) for datatransmission up to 155Mbpsand Line Interfaces for PDHor SDH or Ethernet/IP. This isthe Thales answer to theincreased demand for datacommunication within theLOS frequency-band 5 GHzand 15 GHz.

With operations in 50


Mobile networknode with4 LOS radios

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countries and 68,000employees, ThalesSwitzerland's mothercompany "Thales" is a worldleader in mission-criticalinformation systems fordefence and security,aerospace and transportation.Building on its expertise inthe most sophisticatedtechnologies andlarge-scale software systems,Thales is stepping up to thesecurity challenges of itscustomers in an increasingly

complex world. With itsglobal network of 22,500high-level researchers, Thaleshas earned particularrecognition for its ability todevelop and deploy dual civiland military technologies.Leveraging its internationaloperations and spanning theentire value chain fromequipment to systems andservices, Thales isplaying a pivotal role inmaking the world asafer place.

Contact: Thales Suisse SADefence & Homeland Security Binzstrasse 18, P.O. Box CH-8045 Zurich

Tel: +41 44 457 17 17 Fax: +41 44 457 17 40e-mail: [email protected]


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