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flag Switzerland’s military chief warns it can’t defend against a major attack due to outdated equipment and slow modernization, despite higher spending.

flag 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. flag 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. flag While preparing for cyberattacks and non-state threats, Switzerland faces delays in replacing fighter jets and upgrading artillery due to cost overruns. flag 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.

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