Swiss air force chief says Switzerland is ‘not defense-ready’

Switzerland’s new Air Force Commander, Major General Christian Oppliger, has warned in stark terms that the country cannot defend itself against modern air threats, describing the situation as a “fight against time” as key procurement programs face delays and cost overruns. In an interview published by Swiss outlet Blick on April 12, 2026, Oppliger said Switzerland’s responses to airborne threats are “modest and outdated” and that the country has no solution against ballistic missiles.

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