Research Program Security

Within the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) is the technological center responsible for providing the necessary technological expertise for the armed forces. It explores and develops future-oriented security-relevant solutions by assessing and testing current and future systems and technologies, creating innovative solutions, researching cutting-edge technologies and finally consulting the armed forces on the military potential of the solutions. The ‘Research Program Security’ was launched in 2025 by EPFL and armasuisse S+T, and is open to all institutions within the ETH Domain through a series of calls for proposals. The goal is to identify and develop innovative ideas and solutions to address current and future security and defense challenges. A second call for proposals is now open until 30 November 2026 (17:00 hr CET)