Army lacks equipment

Piranha tank

Military experts say the army is lacking essential equipment – and it’s currently unable to respond if necessary.

There’s no infantry transport equipment available. On a recent exercise, soldiers had to simply imagine the vehicles. 

The army has around 20,000 vehicles - but one in five is unusable.

The Federal Council says maintenance work has to be prioritized. 

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