Swiss Army Chief: Nation Unprepared for Full-Scale Attack, Urges Boost

Departing Swiss Army Chief Thomas Süssli warned that Switzerland cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack, citing major equipment gaps and slow military spending increases. He emphasized that only a third of soldiers are fully equipped and criticized a complacent attitude towards security despite Russian aggression.

• Swiss Army Chief Thomas Süssli warned of defense vulnerability against full-scale attack.
• Country unprepared for conventional threats, facing significant equipment shortages.
• Only a third of Swiss soldiers would be fully equipped in a real emergency.
• Urged faster military spending hike due to rising risks from Russia.
• Criticized the false belief that neutrality alone guarantees national security.
• Planned defense spending increase to 1% of GDP by 2032 is deemed too slow.

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