Mission
The spearhead of the Swiss Armed Forces for the third dimension
The Swiss Air Force is the spearhead of the Swiss Armed Forces for the third dimension. We protect our airspace in support of our armed forces and population and carry out air transport both at home and abroad partly within the context of civil affairs support and peace-keeping operations. You will find a great deal of worthwhile information about us. Both background information about our history and attractive pictures are accessible for you. We wish you an instructive browse through our pages.
The missions of the Swiss Air Force
- Protect Switzerland’s ›› airspace
- guaranteeing air sovereignty (including air policing tasks)
- guaranteeing air defence
- Carry out air transport operations
- Gathering and disseminate intelligence for our political and military leadership
Air Policing - Permanent Airspace Surveillance
Video: Why does Switzerland need its own air force and what is the air force›s mission in times of peace? Why does it have to be able to act quickly and autonomously when problems are arising in Swiss airspace? In order to ensure safety in the air and on the ground at all times! Three case studies illustrate conflicts as they could occur in Swiss airspace any day. Associated animations explain the procedures and communication channels of the Swiss Air Force and civilian air traffic control. Spectacular images illustrate the daily operations of air policing to the viewer. The amateur as well as the specialist will see and understand this documentary as an interesting cinematic experience that has never been released in this form before.
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