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The army has already taken steps to recruit more ... the length of military service will decrease. All able-bodied Swiss men are called up to do military service from the age of 19.

The Swiss army wants to purchase new German armoured howitzers to replace its existing artillery system which has been in operation for over 50 years.

a member of the Swiss National Council, said that offering women more suitable underwear would encourage more to apply to join the military. "The clothing is designed for men, but if the army is ...