Switzerland

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47 defence and aerospace companies are headquartered in Switzerland.

Companies: 47
Categories: 33
Listed: 2
Prime contractors: 0

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Aerolite Swiss company providing aeromedical equipment. Personal Equipment · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
AMAC Aerospace Swiss company providing VIP aircraft completions and maintenance. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Basel, specializes in vip completions, wide-body maintenance. MRO Services · Services Provider Services Provider
Armada International Armada provides defense journalism and publications covering military equipment and procurement. Personal Equipment · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
Auterion Government Switzerland-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Auterion, founded in 2017. Specializes in skynode, px4, autonomy for defense and military applications. Cybersecurity · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
B&T USA Switzerland-based subsidiary, subsidiary of B&T AG. Specializes in suppressors, smgs, accessories for defense and military applications. Small Arms & Light Weapons · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Beyond Gravity Defense Beyond Gravity (formerly RUAG Space) provides space systems and satellite components for defense. Space Systems · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
BIRD Aerosystems Switzerland Switzerland-based subsidiary, subsidiary of BIRD Aerosystems. Specializes in amps, msis, spreos for defense and military applications. Missiles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
ClearSpace Defence Swiss company developing in-orbit servicing and active debris removal spacecraft for defense and civil space applications. Capture technology enables removal of defunct satellites and debris for space sustainability. Space Systems · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
Fischer Connectors Swiss company producing rugged connectors for defence. Founded in 1954, headquartered in Saint-Prex, specializes in push-pull connectors, military. Advanced Sensors · SME SME
Fischer Connectors Defense Fischer provides rugged connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions for defense. Advanced Sensors · SME SME
Galderma Defense Medical Galderma provides dermatology products and medical solutions for military healthcare. Soldier Modernization · SME SME
GDELS-Mowag Switzerland-based subsidiary, subsidiary of General Dynamics, founded in 1950. Specializes in piranha, eagle, duro for defense and military applications. Armored Vehicles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Juliet Precision Instruments Manufacturer of precision guidance components and inertial navigation systems. Founded in 1988, headquartered in Zurich, specializes in inertial navigation units, gyroscopes. GPS & Navigation · SME SME
Kistler Instrumente Swiss company producing sensors for aerospace testing. Founded in 1959, headquartered in Winterthur, specializes in pressure sensors, accelerometers. Advanced Sensors · SME SME
Kopter Defense Swiss company developing light military helicopters. Avionics & Flight Systems · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
LEMO Defense LEMO designs and manufactures high-performance push-pull connectors and cable assemblies for military, aerospace, and defense electronics applications. The company's precision circular connectors are used in soldier systems, military communications, UAVs, and armored vehicles requiring reliable signal and power transmission under extreme conditions. UAVs & Drones · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Maxon Motor Defense Swiss company providing precision motors for military robotics and drones. Advanced Sensors · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Moog Defense Switzerland Moog Defense Switzerland provides precision motion control components, actuators, and flight control systems from its Swiss operations for European defense and aerospace programs. The facility specializes in high-performance servo valves, actuators, and motion control systems for missiles, aircraft, and armored vehicles. Missiles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
MOWAG Swiss armored vehicle manufacturer, part of General Dynamics. Founded in 1950, headquartered in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, specializes in piranha, eagle. Armored Vehicles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
MOWAG Defense Swiss company providing armored wheeled vehicles. Armored Vehicles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Mowag/GDELS Switzerland Switzerland-based subsidiary, subsidiary of GDELS. Specializes in piranha, eagle, duro for defense and military applications. Armored Vehicles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Nitrochemie Swiss-German propellant and explosives manufacturer producing gun propellants, rocket propellants, and pyrotechnic materials for NATO armed forces. A joint venture between Rheinmetall and RUAG, specializing in high-performance propellant charges for artillery and small-caliber ammunition. Energetic Materials · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
Oerlikon Contraves Swiss company producing air defence systems and cannon. Founded in 1906, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in skyshield, millennium cannon. Artillery Systems · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Oerlikon Defence Swiss company producing air defence systems and ammunition. Founded in 1906, headquartered in Zurich, specializes in skyshield, 35mm guns. Ammunition · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Omnisec AG Swiss manufacturer of secure cryptographic communications equipment for military and government customers. Omnisec produces voice encryption devices, secure telephony systems, and crypto key management platforms certified to national and NATO security standards. Military Communications · SME SME
Oscilloquartz Defense Switzerland-based subsidiary, subsidiary of ADVA Optical. Specializes in clocks, timing, sync for defense and military applications. GPS & Navigation · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Pilatus Aircraft Defense Swiss company providing military trainer aircraft. Fighter Aircraft · SME SME
Rheinmetall Air Defence Rheinmetall Air Defence provides air defense systems including the Oerlikon guns, Skyshield, and NBS MANTIS systems. Air Defense Systems · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Rheinmetall Ammunition Storage German company providing ammunition storage solutions. Ammunition · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Rheinmetall Skyranger German company providing mobile air defense systems. Air Defense Systems · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Ruag Swiss technology company providing ammunition, aerospace, and simulation solutions. Ammunition · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
RUAG Ammotec Swiss-German ammunition manufacturer producing military and sporting rounds. Founded in 1863, headquartered in Thun, Switzerland, specializes in small arms ammunition, primers. Ammunition · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
RUAG Ammotec Defense Switzerland-based subsidiary, subsidiary of RUAG, founded in 1863. Specializes in small caliber, pyrotechnics, components for defense and military applications. Ammunition · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
RUAG Defence Swiss defense company providing ammunition, aircraft maintenance, and simulation systems. Ammunition · SME SME
RUAG International RUAG International is a Swiss aerospace and defence company providing services in aerospace, aerostructures, and space. They are a key supplier of aircraft maintenance, ammunition, and space components. Ammunition · Government Entity Government Entity
Ruag MRO Swiss aerospace maintenance and defence services company. Founded in 1863, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, specializes in aircraft mro, ammunition. MRO Services · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
RUAG Simulation & Training Swiss company producing simulation and training systems. Founded in 1998, headquartered in Bern, specializes in live training, c2 simulators. Training & Simulation · Services Provider Services Provider
RUAG Space Swiss space technology company providing satellite structures, mechanisms, and electronics for defense and commercial space. Space Systems · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Saab Switzerland Saab Switzerland is the Swiss subsidiary of Swedish defense company Saab, providing training and simulation systems, electronic warfare solutions, and ground combat systems. The office supports Swiss Armed Forces programs and serves as a regional hub for Saab's Central European defense business. Training & Simulation · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
SGS Defense SGSN Switzerland-based subsidiary, subsidiary of SGS SA. Specializes in testing, inspection, certification for defense and military applications. MRO Services · Services Provider Services Provider
Silent Circle Silent Circle provides encrypted communications devices and services for government and enterprise. Military Communications · SME SME
SMARTEC SA SMARTEC SA is a Swiss company specializing in advanced armor protection systems using fiber-optic sensing and smart materials for military vehicle and infrastructure defense. The company develops reactive and passive armor solutions incorporating innovative sensor-integrated protection technologies. Military Communications · SME SME
TE Connectivity Aerospace Swiss-American company producing connectors and sensors for aerospace. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Advanced Sensors · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
Thales Switzerland Thales Switzerland provides defense electronics, communications systems, and air traffic management solutions from its Swiss operations. The subsidiary supports the Swiss Armed Forces with tactical radio systems, secure communications networks, and ground-based air defense command and control systems. Electronic Warfare · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
u-blox Defense GPS UBXN.SW Swiss company providing GPS modules for military applications. GPS & Navigation · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Vectronix Swiss company producing laser rangefinders and targeting systems. Founded in 1921, headquartered in Heerbrugg, specializes in vector rangefinder, plrf. Advanced Sensors · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Zurich Instruments Defense Zurich Instruments provides precision measurement instruments for quantum computing and defense research. Quantum Technologies · SME SME