Defence Tech Companies in Switzerland

Switzerland plans to spend CHF 25.8 billion on defence between 2025 and 2028, up from CHF 21.7 billion in the previous four-year period, as part of a drive toward 1 per cent of GDP by 2030. State-owned RUAG covers land systems, communications, cybersecurity and life-cycle management for the Swiss Armed Forces, while a 2025 federal procurement strategy now requires 60 per cent of acquisition value to be sourced domestically. Zurich and Bern anchor most of the industry activity, alongside GDELS-Mowag in Kreuzlingen.

Sectors in Switzerland

Sensors & EW(1)Drones & UAV(1)Space & Satellites(1)Communications(1)Soldier Systems(1)Cybersecurity(1)

All Defence Companies in Switzerland

AuterionZurich · 51-200 employees · Drones & UAV

6 roles

Builds the operating system and autonomy software that turns commercial drones into coordinated swarms for defence and enterprise fleet operations.

AuterionOSSkynode XSkynode SNemyx

ClearSpaceRenens · 50-100 employees · Space & Satellites

6 roles

Builds robotic spacecraft that capture and deorbit defunct satellites and space debris for ESA and national space agencies.

ClearSpace-1

ESA-contracted mission to capture and deorbit the defunct PROBA-1 satellite using four robotic arms, targeting launch in the second half of 2026. It will be the first removal of an unprepared, non-cooperative space object from orbit, demonstrating the core technologies needed for recurring debris removal services.

PRELUDE

A two-spacecraft demonstration mission being developed with ESA’s Space Safety Programme, targeting launch in 2027. The two craft will carry out complex autonomous rendezvous and proximity manoeuvres in real orbit, validating the navigation and sensor systems that underpin future inspection and debris removal operations at scale.

CLEAR

The UK’s first Active Debris Removal mission, funded by the UK Space Agency, targeting the removal of two derelict UK-registered satellites from low Earth orbit above 700 km altitude. ClearSpace completed Phase 2 in May 2025, demonstrating key capture technologies and de-risking the mission ahead of the operational phase.

Arktis Radiation DetectorsZurich · 1-50 employees · Sensors & EW

No listed roles

Developer and manufacturer of next-generation neutron and gamma radiation detection systems using compressed noble-gas technology. Creates radiation portal monitors, drone-based detection systems, and mobile detection units for homeland security and defence applications.

Polus TechZug · 11-50 employees · Communications

No listed roles

Technology company developing cutting-edge emergency communication solutions and portable cellular networks for disaster response and remote connectivity.

Swiss Defense SolutionsZurich · 1-50 employees · Soldier Systems

No listed roles

Advanced live-fire training technology with ALPHA Technology. Precision training systems for military applications.