Defence Industry of Switzerland

Edition 2013 LIMITED DOMESTIC MARKET, INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGES Today, the Swiss Avionics, Security and Defense Industry contains around 100 companies, larger enterprises as well as SME‘s, subsidiaries of large multinational corporate groups, companies whose activities are dedicated to armament completely or to a large extent, companies with strategic business in armament as well as in other areas, companies acting as suppliers to domestic and FOREWORD foreign OEM‘s with production of all sorts of equipment, assemblies and parts (often dual use), provision of special processes and various 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 of BrunoE.GIGER apprenticeship programs. President SWISS-ASD, TheAeronautics,Securityand A stable domestic market is highly important for the progress and the DefenceDivisionofSwissmem development of valuable ASD industry jobs. It is imperative, that the Swiss industry is able to participate substantially in the annual armament program of the Swiss Army. But the local market is very limited and wavering demands are a fact. Export can compensate for these ups and downs - or much better - enable substantial growth. An important prerequisite for the advancement of export is success in the domestic market. SWISS-ASD companies fight for the right to sell their products, services and military equipment abroad, based on fair and 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, the unfavorable exchange rate of the Swiss Franc against USD & EURO and the non NATO membership are major handicaps for the export market as well. Of course, there are also some very strong points speaking for the Swiss industry: the latest technologies, a high degree of innovation, excellent quality, on-time delivery and the proverbial reliability. Another significant and necessary enabler for the domestic industry is Switzerland’s offset policy, the industrial participation (direct and indirect) program in huge armament procurements (e.g. Fighter Aircraft replacement). Capable Swiss companies and research institutes get a chance to capture new market domains, to participate in technology transfer and enter into long-term foreign business relations, exceeding the volume of contractual offset obligations. Although, Switzerland’s offset policy offers local companies many 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 domestic Defence industry assures us independent national security. CONTENTS

Protection (CivilAvionics / National / Aerospace / Soldiers)C4ISR / TELE-/SAT-/COM AeronauticsSensoring Track / Monitoring &IT Trace / Electronics / Surveillance Small/ System calibre Assembly weaponsContainer & Ammunition / BoxesMeteo / Storage / GIS / XportsGeo-MapsTurrets / RWS / Navigation / MRAPUAV / IED/ MAV / Robotics / LAVCyberwarfare / Simulation Spec.Ops./ / encryption Nightvision / Jamming / Rangefinder

Andair AG 4 Atos AG 6 Cassidian 8 Cicor Electronic Solutions 10 GDELS 12 Meteolabor 14 Pilatus Aircrafts 16 Rheinmetall Defence 18 Roschi Rohde & Schwarz AG 20 RUAG 22 Systems Assembling SA 24 Thales 26

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DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF SWITZERLAND 03 ndair is the THREATS competent Conventional warfare specialist in Nuclear warfare shelter Industrial accidents technologyA Sabotage DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF SWITZERLAND with over 40 years of Terrorism experience. More Earthquakes than 3’000 large Breakdowns protected installations in over 55 countries ENDANGERING OF worldwide have Population been equipped with Cultural assets Andair components. Essential buildings With the Andair range of products large and SHELTER small shelters are REQUIREMENTS FOR successfully protected Civilian survival and ventilated Command posts against many threats Petro-chemical plants and endangerments. Armed forces

Shelter entrance with blast doors

Example of a typical shelter layout

Ventilating unit with electro-motor and handcrank and large NBC-filterbank

04 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND The Andair air raid shelter conditioning units, ventilating program offers a units and blast doors. comprehensive range of Andair equipment meets ventilation components for any the Swiss Federal Department size of shelter, such as of Defence (DDPS) explosion protection valves, requirements, and the gasfilters, gastight shut-off company is ISO 9001:2000 valves, NBC Survivor, EMP certified. protection components, NBC We take responsibility – we filters, air handling units, air ensure life protection.

Contact: Michael Riedo Andair AG Schaubenstrasse 4 CH-8450 Andelfingen Switzerland Tel: +41 52 304 24 24 Fax: +41 52 304 24 25 e-mail: [email protected] www.andair.ch

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 05 DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF SWITZERLAND

ith a turnover of 8.6 million Euros and aroundW 74,000 employees worldwide, Atos is Europe’s leading IT services provider. The Swiss Civil and National Security division is the global competence center of Atos in the field of defense and intelligence. The rescue and secu rity forces, intelligence services and the military of several nations thus depend on the reliability of their IT systems of proverbial Swiss quality. Around

06 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND Civil and National Security – Security without compromise

600 employees are effective front-line support, spanning identity designing, developing focusing increasingly on the management and border. and implementing need for interoperability. But Education and training, innovative security now, new and less well-defined including battlefield solutions. With a threats including cyber- simulation comprehensive service security complicate the picture, Procurement and package, from and secure networked expeditionary logistics consultation and collaboration becomes a Secure Intelligence develop ment, via priority. Collection and Assessment implementation, Specialist competences Whatever area you are operation and mainte include: concerned about, the Atos’ nance, through to Mission critical command Defense & Security business training and financing, and control systems technologists are your Atos has acted as a Homeland security, competent partners. general contractor for its customers. Defense and security has always been about antici- Contact: Atos AG pating threat and making the Freilagerstrasse 28 8047 Zurich, Switzerland best use of resources. Defense Tel: +41 58 702 14 50 email: [email protected] agencies must be able to deliver ch.atos.net/cns

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 07 assidian is the Cassidian is the second naval and airborne multi- defence and largest division of EADS mode radar systems for security division whose other divisions include different users and of EADS, Airbus, Eurocopter and applications. An example Cfocussing on global Astrium. In 2011, Cassidian of which is ground security and systems, employed approximately surveillance radar used DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF

SWITZERLAND lead system 28,000 employees worldwide for supporting air integration, platforms and achieved combined defence units. and value added revenues of €5.8 billion. The The mobile land based products and services to corporate headquarters of surveillance and target civilian and military Cassidian are located in acquisition radar TRML- customers around the Munich, Germany with several 3Disdesignedfor world. Its portfolio offices located across Europe, medium range detection includes land, naval USA, India, Mexico and the and air defence. The and joint systems, Middle East. The Swiss rapidly deployable system air systems (aircraft representative office of isfullyoperationalinless and unmanned Cassidian is located in Bern. then 10 minutes. It is aerial systems), From ground surveillance, capable of detecting intelligence and weapon location system, tracking and classifying surveillance, secure surveillance and target various types of targets, communications, cyber acquisition to passive radar, focussing on small, fast security as well as test Cassidian's systems are and low-flying aircraft, systems, missiles, available to support critical missiles and hovering services and support security missions worldwide. helicopters. TRML-3D solutions. Cassidian produces ground, can be deployed as a stand-alone radar or integrated into air defence systems in coordination with other radars and command control systems. With IMESS (Integriertes Modulares Einsatzsystem Schweizer Soldat), armasuisse selected Cassidian's Warrior21TM concept as the basis for the Swiss Army's future soldier system. By listening closely to the needs of todays infantryman, CASSIDIAN is now able to provide them with robust equipment for enhanced mobility,survivability,lethality and sustainability.The IMESS modular system offers the Swiss Army a complete range of equipment for the individual soldier up to platoon level, and for integration in armoured vehicles. Cassidian is also a leading provider of IT and communications infrastructure solutions for military and security

08 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND organizations worldwide. communication system military users, Cassidian Cassidian designs and amongst European forces. provides Professional Mobile integrates solutions for fixed In addition to having a Radio (PMR) networks, being IT and communication broad understanding of IT and the only global provider who infrastructure in NATO cammunications solutions, can offer TETRA, TETRAPOL headquarters in Europe, Cassidian's success lies in its and P25 technology. The Swiss nation-wide border security ability to manage complex POLYCOM network, which systems as well as deployable projects together with a large based on Cassidian's IT and communication number of partners and TETRAPOL technology systems for NATO subcontractors and deliver started operation in 1999 and and the French, German and solutions to the satisfaction of willserveintotalmorethan UK forces. their customers. 50.000 public safety users after NATO relies on For public safety and migration of all user groups. Cassidian's deployable IT and communication infrastructure (DCIS) and for the German forces, Cassidian Contact: Franz Posch provided MobKommSysBw, Cassidian Switzerland GmbH Belpstrasse 4 CH-3074 Muri/Bern whichistodaythemost Tel: +41(0)319517990Fax:+41(0)319517991 advanced deployable e-mail: [email protected] www.cassidian.com

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 09 wisstronics Contract Manufacturing AG is the Soutsourcing partner for DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF

SWITZERLAND the Defence industry. The company has long experience in designing, manufacturing, testing and repairing electronic and electromechanical products in the fields of defence, transportation and medical technology. With a strong focus on creating customer value over the complete value chain,

Swisstronics offers a unique but our standard daily work. combination of services to provide particular support SYSTEM ASSEMBLY over the entire product AND TEST lifecycle for electronic and Swisstronics is equipped with electromechanical devices and state-of-the-art assembly lines systems. and test systems and is manufacturing a wide range of ENGINEERING FOR military products like high- CUSTOMER VALUES frequency equipment, high- With a long established voltage assemblies, complex experience in application fields integrated communication and like drives, power electronics power distribution boxes as and controls, as well as close well as cable harnesses for connections to production, the military vehicles. Swisstronics Engineering team and its affiliates can flexibly OUTSOURCING respond to customer requests PARTNERSHIP and design efficient solutions Outsourcing liberates the according to customer needs. energies for your core business Designtocost,designto and increases your success rate. manufacture, design to supply Swisstronics as a part of the chain management and time to Cicor Electronic Solutions is market are not just buzzwords one of the largest contract

10 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND manufacturing companies for electronic products in Switzerland. Swisstronics provides customer specific solutions from the initial concept to the final product delivery. Swisstronics also offers an efficient supply chain management as well as repair andlogisticservicesandcan dealwithordersofsmall, moderate and high volume. Outsourcing with Swisstronics results in less investments, quicker reaction time and higher safety. The long time experience and the comprehensive resources make Swisstronics Contract Manufacturing AG Contact: Swisstronics Contract Manufacturing AG the preferred choice for Industriestrasse 8 CH-9552 Bronschhofen Switzerland outsourcing electronics in Tel: +41719137373Fax: +41719137374 Defence technology. e-mail: [email protected] www.cicor.ch

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 11 DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF SWITZERLAND

eneral Dynamics European Land Systems- GMowag, a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation develops, designs and produces technologically superior highly protected vehicles for military use. More than 16’000 wheeled vehicles of the types EAGLE, DURO and PIRANHA are in operation worldwide with a large number of armed forces. Intherecentyears,the threat situation in international and home defence missions has changed inadramaticway.Thesenow specificallycallforahighlevel

12 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND of crew protection against Ambulance, Recovery, uniform chassis. ballistic, mine and IED Command, Reconnaissance, Thankstothehighdegreeof threats. With its products Logistics and Military Police commonality between the GDELS-Mowag offers with seating capacity EAGLE and DURO vehicles, modular and flexible solutions forupto14soldiers,while maintenance and training for the full spectrum of having still reserved capacity costscanbekeptlowina operations which require the for a comprehensive combined fleet. use of GDELS-Mowag’s core communication and mission The PIRANHA family of expertise “Protected system fit. vehicles provides the basis for Mobility”.GDELS-Mowag’s The DURO is a state-of-the- numerous mission roles as high quality products are art4x4and6x6multipurpose expectedofamodern deployed with numerous wheeled vehicle in protected multirole vehicle. A wide range Armies, such as Switzerland, and unprotected ofspecialvariantsin8x8 Denmark, Ireland, Spain, configuration. A vast variety of configurations from 22 to 30 Belgium, Germany, Sweden, user-specific mission modules tons has been built according Romania, Canada, US Army (e.g. Troop Transport, to the specific requirements (STRYKER), US Marine Ambulance, Military Police or of our various customers Corps (LAV), Australia, New EOD) can be mounted on the around the globe. Zealand and countries in the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia. TheEAGLEfamilyoflight Contact: General Dynamics tactical vehicles, available in European Land Systems-Mowag GmbH Unterseestrasse 65 CH-8280 4x4 and 6x6 configurations, Kreuzlingen Switzerland Tel:+41 71 677 55 00 fulfilsrolessuchasAPC, Fax:+41 71 672 81 42 www.gdels.com

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eteolabor Electromagnetic Pulse) and protection conforms to AG, is a other electromagnetic military specifications and privately- disturbances. Whenever allows for safe operation of owned reliability counts in severe mobile equipment in the field. Mcompany, founded in electromagnetic environments, It provides protection of 1965. It has specialized Meteolabor is the premier electronic equipment against in EMC, lightning, NEMP address. Wesupport customers the effects of lightning / HEMP-protection and by offering consulting and strokes, NEMP,insulation high precision engineering services, develop defects and over voltage as meteorological sensors, complete protection concepts well as safety for personnel for both civilian and and supply a broad range of from electrical hazards. MAK military applications. high quality protection comes in different sizes with Meteolabor AG is components. more than 70 different recognized worldwide as a modules.Ithas been specialist for reliable protection PROTECTION integrated into hundreds of of electronic systems against COMPONENTS MADE BY containers and vehicles. lightning, NEMP / HEMP METEOLABOR®: Future system modifications (Nuclear Electro-Magnetic The modular attachment kit canbedoneeasilybysimply Pulse / High Altitude (MAK) for long line adding more modules or

14 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND exchanging existing modules industrial electronic high-tech if required. We develop systems against potentially modules to customer devastating effects of NEMP / specifications. HEMP and lightning around the world, including PROTECTION command, control, COMPONENTS MADE BY communications, computer METEOLABOR®: and intelligence (C4I) Meteolabor develops and facilities, transportable manufactures a broad range of military systems, monitoring, protection components for all surveillance and alarm kinds of data, coaxial and systems, power plants etc. power lines up to 1000 A per phase. They are designed for reliability and are threat-level tested against HEMP according Contact: Meteolabor AG to MIL-STD-188-125. Hofstrasse 92 CH-8620 Wetzikon Switzerland Meteolabor components Tel:+41 44 934 40 40 Fax:+41 44 934 40 99 protect many military and e-mail: [email protected] www.meteolabor.com

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 15 ilatus Aircraft Ltd the training envelop into jet is Switzerland‘s territory while minimising life- major aircraft cycle costs. Training efficiency manufacturer, is maximised by combining the Pspecialising in economies of turbo prop the development and operation with high aero DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF

SWITZERLAND production of dynamic performance and a high-performance, state-of-the-art training single-engine, training, system; business, commuter the PC-12 NG Business and and special-mission Commuter Aircraft is aircraft. The company established as the market was founded in 1939 leader among high- and is the only performance business and privately owned commuter turboprops. It is company of its class in capable of operating from soft the world. To date, and short fields and is certified it has supplied more for single-pilot operation. than 2,000 aircraft Since certification of the PC- to over 50 countries 12in1994,morethan1100 worldwide. aircraft have been delivered to The current range of Pilatus customers worldwide; aircraft includes: Pilatus’ unique integrated the PC-6 Turbo Porter, a training system developed rugged highwing, fixed- from the knowledge and undercarriage STOL aircraft; experience of flight and the PC-7 for ab initio and ground instructors and basic training; training systems specialists, thePC-9Mwhichcoversthe offers proven training tailored basic and large part of the to the customers’ needs and advanced training syllabus; syllabi to assure the objectives the PC-21, which expands of modern pilot training are

The Pilatus PC-12 NG exceeding expectations everywhere

16 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND A Pilatus PC-12 of the Swiss Air Force

met.ThefirstSwissAirForce PC-21 into their training jet pilot training course on the pipeline and graduated two PC-21 training systems classes of pilots from their started in July 2008 supported basic wings course. In by Pilatus. The graduates of November 2009 the UAE Air thisclassmoveddirectlyonto Force and Air Defence signed a the F/A-18 operational contract for the provision of a conversion unit and are PC-21fleetof25aircraft.The currently completing their firstaircraftwillbedeliveredin training to become the first the first half of 2011 and from Swiss fighter pilots who did 2012onwards, thePC-21will not require any training on the be a cornerstone of the UAE jet aircraft. training system to prepare the The Singapore Air Force has future pilots for their also successfully integrated the operational tasks.

Contact: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd P.O. Box 992 CH-6371 Stans Switzerland Tel: +41416196111Fax: +41416109230 e-mail: [email protected] www.pilatus-aircraft.com

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 17 s one of Europe's leading suppliers of technologyA for ground DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF

SWITZERLAND forces, the Düsseldorf- based Rheinmetall Defence Group figures prominently among the world's top suppliers of defence technology and security equipment. The Group's 9,800-strong global workforce generates annual sales of CHF 2.6 billion. Its Swiss subsidiaries Rheinmetall Schweiz AG, Rheinmetall Air Defence AG, RWM Schweiz AG, Nitrochemie AG, RWM Zaugg AG and I.L.E.E. AG together employ over 1,300 people in Switzerland, making Rheinmetall Defence the country's largest private sector defence innovation: new generations C-RAM-capable air defence The Kodiak 3 is an company. of vehicles with optimized and high-performance advanced, multifunctional Globally acclaimed, protection concepts, network- ammunition, including non- armoured engineering Rheinmetall Defence’s enabled sensors and lethal variants. It makes no system, a perfect products and systems stand optronics, platform- difference whether the task at match for the heightened for capabilities-oriented independent weapon systems, hand relates to your country’s requirements of the ground, air or naval forces or modern military allthree,orwhetherwhatisat stakeisyourexternalor internal security: Rheinmetall’s unrivalled capability of integrating individual components into network-based total solutions makes us a powerful partner of the world's armed forces and security agencies. One of the core competences of Rheinmetall Defence are cannon-based air defence systems. Today the armed forces of over forty nations rely on short-range air defence systems made by Rheinmetall's Swiss subsidiary, Rheinmetall Air Defence AG, the only

18 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND Rheinmetall’s Ahead technology is the most effective means available today for countering the threat posed by rockets, artillery and mortar shells

As the world’s leading supplier of large-calibre company in the world which programmable fuses. address for a variety of high ammunition, produces complete Furthermore, the quality defence product Rheinmetall offers an antiaircraft systems, including Nitrochemie Group develops applications. Moreover, extensive portfolio of radar-supported fire control and produces artillery and I.L.E.E. AG develops and ammunition and modules, cannons, mortar charge systems, manufactures high practice ammunition. ammunition and guided propellants and components technology laser products for missiles. Apart from state-of- for small-, medium- and civil and military the-art simulation and large-calibre applications as applications. The military training systems for air well as combustible cast parts range of products comprises defence, Rheinmetall Defence and the associated raw laser modules for pistols and provides individually tailored materials. RWM Zaugg AG is guns, tactical lights as well as training solutions for land, sea specialized in target designation and and airborne applications that electromechanical and alignment devices. reflect the highest levels of electronic fuses technologies. As the largest manufacturer responsiveness and Highly shock proven Piezo or of high-tech defence commitment to military battery operated safety fuse equipment in Switzerland, customers. systems are developed and RheinmetallDefenceisthusa The Swiss subsidiary RWM produced according to the competent partner of the Swiss Schweiz AG develops and customer's specifications. The armed forces and internal manufactures medium- company is a premium security agencies. calibre ammunition for land, air and naval applications, including antiaircraft rounds. Its product range extends Contact: Rheinmetall Schweiz AG from conventional full-calibre Birchstrasse 155 CH-8050 Zurich Switzerland and practice ammunition to Tel: +41582064600Fax: +41582064601 intelligent munitions with [email protected] www.rheinmetall-defence.com

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 19 ecurity is the top priority in the DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF

SWITZERLAND field of military and government Scommunications: failsafety, security against eavesdropping and safety of investment. For more than 60 years, Roschi Rohde & Schwarz AG has been among Switzerland’s leading suppliers of communications equipment. The company meets all security requirements that apply to high- grade communications solutions. Any organization tasked with protecting its country from threats has clear struc- tures of responsibility. This includes the right “nervous system”: a reliable, secure communications network that makes the effective command and control of all participating forces possible. Roschi Rohde R&S®SDTR: SCA-compliant, open radio platform for simultaneous voice and data communications

20 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND Top-grade secure Communication

Internal and external security Radiomonitoring by regulatory government authorities Frequency management Roschi Rohde & Schwarz AG provides solutions for secure and reliable use of modern information and communications equipment. Our products protect communications in numerous national and European government offices and authorities, armed forces and NATO. Roschi Rohde & Schwarz AG offers complete, individualized and comprehensive solutions including software engineering and ICT solutions. A full range of solutions for integrated logistics support (ILS) is available for our customers throughout the entire product life cycle. As a general R&S®DDF0xE: contractor the company Digital HF/VHF/UHF implements customer-specific monitoring direction projects cost-efficently and on finder 0.3 MHz to schedule. 3000 MHz Roschi Rohde & Schwarz AG provides the experience plustheservicesrequiredin & Schwarz AG offers worldwide terrorism, secure order to support and military, governmental and communications also means implement these products. Full civil forces the right solutions increased monitoring and and efficient service that have been customized intelligence. throughout the entire product for these tasks. Rohde & Schwarz is a life including repair, Roschi Rohde & Schwarz leading manufacturer of calibration and maintenance in AG is a leading supplier of equipment and systems for line with customer radio systems for mission- detection, location and requirements ensures above- critical tasks. The new analysis of radiocom- average usability and customer R&S®SDTR and the munications signals in the benefit plus high safety of R&S®M3xR family of software following fields of application: investment. defined radios provide solutions for protecting life and values in a networked world calls for secure, interoperable Contact: Roschi Rohde & Schwarz AG communications (joint / Mühlestrasse 7 CH-3063 Ittigen combined). Tel. +41319221522 Fax +41319218101 Especiallyintimesof [email protected] www.roschi.rohde-schwarz.ch

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 21 High accuracy with RUAG SWISS P – the sniper’s choice DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF SWITZERLAND

A partner to count on: RUAG provides reliable maintenance services for UAG is a major the aerospace and Switzerland, Germany, armoured vehicles international defence markets in both Austria, Sweden, technology military and civil Hungary and the USA. group. applications. In the five Customers around the ROperating from a divisions Space, globe benefit from strong home base in Aviation, Technology, RUAG’s commitment to Switzerland, it serves a Ammotec and Defence quality, comprehensive growing worldwide RUAG employs a total technological clientele. The of around 7'800 knowledge and great company’s focus is on employees in capacity for innovation.

22 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND Swiss F/A-18 jets: our comprehensive aircraft services guarantee FIRST-RATE AVIATION market are what RUAG technology partner for Armed SOLUTIONS Ammotec is specialized in. Its Forces worldwide and delivers maximum availability RUAG Aviation is a leading primary activities include advanced tailor-made solutions supplier, support provider and developing and manufacturing for individual customer integrator of systems and small caliber ammunition for requirements. Among its core components for the civil and Armed Forces and Law competencies are upgrades and military industries. It offers a Enforcement as well as for enhancements to heavy broad spectrum of technical hunting and sports. The weapon systems as well as services, product development division supplies a wide range of the development and and testing procedures. The high precision ammunition for production of protection core competences are civil and various operational and training systems for armoured vehicles military aircraft maintenance, applications. RUAG Ammotec and of mobile command repair and overhaul (MRO) is particularly renowned for its and control posts. and developing, unique line of low-pollutant, The division conducts manufacturing, integrating NATO-qualified small-caliber research and development in and maintaining aviation ammunition. All the products the area of unmanned ground subsystems. Its activities focus convince by their ultimate vehicles. RUAG Defence also on integral life cycle support dependability,accuracy and provides solutions for live and for aircraft, helicopters and optimally engineered effect. virtual training, the integration, reconnaissance UAVs. RUAG operation and maintenance of Aviation is the technology EFFECTIVE communication and radar partner of the Swiss Air Force, DEFENCE SYSTEMS systems and IT-solutions for the German Air Force and RUAG Defence is the strategic information security. other international air forces and aircraft manufacturers.

HIGH-PRECISION Contact: RUAG Corporate Services AG AMMUNITION Stauffacherstrasse 65 CH-3000 Bern 22 Switzerland High-quality pyrotechnic Tel: +41 31 376 64 50 Fax: +41 31 376 64 51 products for miltary and civil e-mail: info@ruag.com www.ruag.com

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 23 ystems Assembling SA is producing Assembling cables and harnesses for SA is a various types of military Swiss based vehicles and aircrafts. We Sleading Outsource enforce and keep our Manufacturer in competitiveness trough clear DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF

SWITZERLAND Electro technology, defined manufacturing specialized in processes, with an efficient manufacturing material purchase system and of Military Cables, with a high respected Aircraft Harnesses quality system ISO 9001. In and Electrical Boxes. addition all our cables are Top Quality, competitive 100% quality inspected pricing and high flexibility are before they leave our factory. our top priorities to Flexible working hours successfully serve the security and highly motivated and defense market. For more staff underlines our success then 20 years Systems as well.

24 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND Contact: Systems Assembling SA Chemin des Conrardes 12 CH-2017 Boudry Switzerland Tel: +41 32 843 47 47 Fax: +41 32 843 47 00 e-mail: [email protected] www.sysa.ch

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 25 ver the years Thales Mobile network Switzerland node with has proven 4 LOS radios Oitself to be a very DEFENCE INDUSTRY OF

SWITZERLAND innovative company. It has become the leading provider of tactical communication equipment for the Swiss defence market. However, Thales's integrated solutions reach far beyond Swiss borders. With the rising demand for C4ISTAR capabilities on the move, new requirements for bandwidth, positioning and on board power management for vehicles have arisen. Thales Switzerland has met the challenge by seeking to provide the world with state-of- the-art integrated navigation systems, mast control and vehicle power management systems. One of Thales's core businesses is the design, development and production of line of sight (LOS) systems for the world market. Ten years ago, Thales Switzerland began to integrate these systems, together with other communication equipment onto the masts of vehicles. The company is currently upgrading its LOS product line(Band4&5)fordata transmission up to 155Mbps and Line Interfaces for PDH or SDH or Ethernet/IP.This is the Thales answer to the increased demand for data communication within the LOS frequency-band 5 GHz and 15 GHz. With operations in 50

26 DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND LOS in action at the World Economic Forum, Davos countries and 68,000 complex world. With its employees, Thales global network of 22,500 Switzerland's mother high-level researchers, Thales company "Thales" is a world has earned particular leader in mission-critical recognition for its ability to information systems for develop and deploy dual civil defence and security, and military technologies. aerospace and transportation. Leveraging its international Building on its expertise in operations and spanning the the most sophisticated entire value chain from technologies and equipment to systems and large-scale software systems, services, Thales is Thalesissteppinguptothe playing a pivotal role in security challenges of its making the world a customers in an increasingly safer place.

Contact: Thales Suisse SA Defence & Homeland Security Binzstrasse 18, P.O. Box CH-8045 Zurich Tel: +41444571717 Fax: +41444571740 e-mail: [email protected]

DEFENCEINDUSTRYOFSWITZERLAND 27 www.armada.ch