Army considers bringing Switzerland’s disused bunkers back into service amid Europe’s tense geopolitical situation

Switzerland’s armed forces are weighing how to bring parts of its long-dormant bunker system back into use as Europe’s security environment grows more tense. Reporting based on Swiss defence procurement notices says the army is exploring modern roles for former wartime fortifications—particularly older fortress mortar and mine-launcher sites—many of which have not been used since the 1990s. The concept is to update infrastructure with contemporary weapon systems while keeping much of the existing bunker structure in place, making sites operational quickly with minimal staffing.