Swiss army cuts uniform distribution to save millions

Members of the Swiss Armed Forces will only receive a distinctive grey dress uniform, the famous "Tenü A", for representational purposes in the future. This cost-cutting measure should help the army save CHF55 million ($60.3 million) over the next ten years. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The army wants to use the saved funds to expand its defence capabilities, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. Members of Switzerland's militia army currently receive a dress uniform as part of their regular equipment; new and replacement uniforms cost CHF5.2 million annually. The army wants to save up to 3% on personnel costs by 2030 - a maximum of around CHF210 million. This is to be achieved by reducing the number of posts via retirements. This means that not all people who retire will be replaced, confirmed army spokesperson Stefan Hofer. No redundancies are planned. The cost-cutting measures are the result of parliamentary decisions to reduce operating expenditure.