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Switzerland’s military chief warns it can’t defend against a major attack due to outdated equipment and slow modernization, despite higher spending.
Switzerland’s military chief, Thomas Suessli, stated the country cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack, citing inadequate equipment and slow modernization despite increased defense spending.
He warned that only about one-third of soldiers would be fully equipped in an emergency, emphasizing that neutrality offers no protection without a credible military deterrent.
While preparing for cyberattacks and non-state threats, Switzerland faces delays in replacing fighter jets and upgrading artillery due to cost overruns.
Current spending, aiming for 1% of GDP by 2032, remains far below NATO’s 2% benchmark, with full readiness not expected until 2050—too late, Suessli said, given rising risks from Russia and Europe’s instability.
El jefe militar de Suiza advierte que no puede defenderse de un gran ataque debido a equipos obsoletos y una lenta modernización, a pesar de un mayor gasto.