Defence Group
The Defence group is part of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) and constitutes the planning, leading and administrating backbone of the Swiss Armed Forces.
Thanks to their professional administration, the armed forces can help to prevent war and thus contribute to peace in our country; they support the civilian authorities in warding off severe inner security threats and in mastering exceptional situations; and finally, the Defence group coordinates Swiss international security policy cooperation for the armed forces.
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